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Main Machine Operator

Metalex, LLC
Libertyville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

POSITION:  MAIN MACHINE OPERATOR


DEPARTMENT:  All Production Departments


SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday*: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM


*Saturday's based on business needs






POSITION SUMMARY:


Level 1


Responsible for making quality production parts safely running a piece of production equipment. Production equipment may include: Stamping Presses, Perforating Presses, Expanders, CTL, Lasers, Turret Presses, Tube Forming Equipment and Tig Welders. Ability to demonstrate proficiency setting up equipment in their respective department.










Level 2


Responsible for making quality production parts safely running 2 pieces of production equipment that are within close proximity of each other.






DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Perform set up and machine operations duties as required in a safe manner.

  • Read and interpret drawings and routings to determine requirements such as size of material, type of material and the quantity to be made.

  •  Involves making adjustments to setups to make quality parts.

  •  Parts should be checked for defects (burrs, missing holes, cracks, etc.) from previous operations during present operation.

  • The move ticket completely filled out and attached to load.

  • Required to report hours and production quantities in the applicable system.

  • Use the safest procedure for handling, stacking and moving the material with a cart, hand truck or forklift as necessary.

  • Perform hourly and first piece quality inspections and tracking of material utilizing appropriate measuring instruments and tools.

  •  Adherence to standard operating procedures.

  • Comply with all health and safety procedures.

  • Required to train other employees.

  • Adhere to basic housekeeping of work area; i.e., wood, scrap metal, garbage, liquid spills.

  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Assistant.





  • REQUIRED SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:


  • 2 years’ experience in machine operation, set up, mechanical position within a manufacturing environment preferred. High level of mechanical aptitude required.

  • Understanding of quality requirement and of ISO 9001:2015 procedures.

  • Experience working with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts preferred.

  • Knowledge of department procedures and applicable system transactions.

  • Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams and work instructions.

  • Knowledge of company policies, shop and safety rules.

  • Knowledge on the care and use of inspection devices and tools.

  • Perform basic shop floor mathematics.

  • Exceptional attention to details.

  • Strong motivation, high energy and ability to work independently or with a team.

  • As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).





  • BENEFITS:


    Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, LTD, STD

    Salary : $20 - $24

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