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Machine operator - 2nd shift

Elgin Industries
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Job Summary
We are seeking a variety of entry level to skilled Machine Operators to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating various machinery and equipment within a manufacturing facility. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Machine Operator will be responsible for ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.

Duties:

  • Safely handles scrap during and after production run.
  • Keeps area clean and organized in a 5S manner.
  • Make boxes for Grinding Inspectors.
  • May assists in training of other employees as required.
  • Assists other departments to run production when needed.
  • Understands and follows work instructions at each assigned workstation.
  • Monitors process for quality; makes decisions on starting/stopping process according to quality of product.
  • Performs visual and level 4 quality inspections during production, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, etc. to ensure parts are good if not to scrap parts.
  • Makes offset adjustments based on quality of product.
  • Performs basic tooling changes based on supervisor instructions.
  • Cross-trains as needed on other equipment.
  • Maintains records as instructed.

SHIFT: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am (plus 5% shift differential of base pay)

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or move over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20

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