3rd shift Machine operator
Company:
Express Employment
Location:
Rochelle, IL, 61068
Payment Interval:
Year
Schedule:
Full
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Located in Rochelle, IL
Salary: $24.00 +
We are seeking a dedicated night shift operator to join our manufacturing team. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for setting up and running high-speed machinery equipped with robotic components to accurately shape and cut steel materials according to precise standards.
Shift & Compensation:
Hiring Process:
Candidates must successfully complete an assessment, followed by an interview with leadership. Please note, applicants with frequent job changes may not qualify.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Express Office: DeKalb
1812 Sycamore Road
Unit B
DeKalb, IL 60115
Located in Rochelle, IL
Salary: $24.00 +
We are seeking a dedicated night shift operator to join our manufacturing team. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for setting up and running high-speed machinery equipped with robotic components to accurately shape and cut steel materials according to precise standards.
Shift & Compensation:
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with work every other Saturday
- Pay: Starting at $24 per hour, plus production bonuses
Hiring Process:
Candidates must successfully complete an assessment, followed by an interview with leadership. Please note, applicants with frequent job changes may not qualify.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, to ensure safe and efficient machine operation
- Perform detailed setup and fine-tuning of production equipment before and during shifts
- Inspect raw materials and finished products for quality, documenting and communicating any issues promptly
- Maintain and care for tooling and other equipment essential to daily operations
- Troubleshoot equipment and quality concerns to minimize waste and production interruptions
- Keep work areas clean and organized through regular housekeeping duties
- Accurately complete production reports, including records of changeovers and scrap
- Support maintenance teams with preventive maintenance and repairs as needed
- Engage actively in continuous improvement initiatives
- Carry out additional tasks as directed by management
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to read, write, and document production data clearly in English
- Prior experience in manufacturing or a related industrial environment is preferred
- Proficient in basic math, including addition, subtraction, decimals, and fractions
- Familiarity with measuring tools such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
- Certified or capable of operating forklifts, cranes, and other necessary equipment
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
- Dependable with consistent full-time attendance per schedule
- Commitment to following health and safety standards as per regulations and company policy
Physical Requirements:
- Able to frequently move and support weight using core and lower back muscles without fatigue
- Capable of standing for long periods (10-12 hours) and performing repetitive motions requiring dexterity and coordination
- Able to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical activities including climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
- Comfortable working in an industrial/manufacturing setting
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Express Office: DeKalb
1812 Sycamore Road
Unit B
DeKalb, IL 60115