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Operator Applicant Pool

IDEAL Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

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We are looking for reliable, team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace! Use your resume to tell us about your transferrable skills, interests, and experience.

 

J. Walter Becker founded IDEAL in 1916 and made a promise that is still an important part of the way IDEAL operates today: "An IDEAL product will provide a value greater than the price paid for it. Service is a part of the product." Becker's foundational principle represents our everyday commitment to you. It's the driving force behind our partnerships with the world's leading distributors, a state of the art delivery system, outstanding customer and technical support and variety of operational benefits designed to save you time and money. It means we're proud of the way we do business.

IDEAL brings you products that make your job easier; products that you can rely on, with warranties you can trust; products that are available whenever and wherever you need them. Every IDEAL product comes with the promise made by our founder more than 90 years ago.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follow all safety procedures.
  • Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products; the set-up and operation of various work stations.
  • May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, soldering equipment, assembly and test equipment, hand trucks.
  • Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets. Maintain quality and rate charts as required.
  • Follow all quality procedures and instructions.
  • Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
  • Other related duties as directed by management.
  • Regular, predictable attendance is essential to teamwork, timely information exchange, and meeting productivity requirements. 

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

  • Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written, including simple assembly instructions and diagrams
  • Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required.
  • For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required.
  • Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
  • Able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others. 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 10 lbs., for 9-10 hours per day and, on occasion, lift up to 40 lbs. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Hot/cold temperatures based on seasonal variations.
  • May be humidity, noise, odors, dust. 
  • Safety precautions are a must to minimize potential exposure to mechanical hazards. 
  • The home department in this job posting is subject to change. 

 

Compensation Disclosure:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $20.00/hour, plus shift differentials for second and third shifts. This represents a good faith disclosure of compensation, which is the fixed starting rate for this position.

 

IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Programs
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Cash Balance Pension Plan

IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:

  • Vacation
  • Personal Days
  • Volunteer Time
  • Holidays
  • Parental Leave

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of Newsweek’s Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow.  To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com

 

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