1st Shift Machine Operator: Rockford, Illinois
Our client in Rockford, Illinois has been a leading manufacturer of precision tooling for 50 years. They are currently seeking a hard-working, energetic individual to join their team as a Machine Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting tools and metal forms for manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities of the Machine Operator:
- Uses tools and dies to build fixtures; creates dies as required to construct new fixtures.
- Repairs dies, molds, and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
- Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.
- Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality.
- Regularly tests all equipment, tools, and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently.
- Modifies machines to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Machine Operator Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience of CARBIDE Journeymen level Toolmaker work.
- Thorough knowledge of tool & die making practices and a sound working knowledge of tool & die designs and construction.
- Knowledge of metal properties and advanced shop mathematics is required.
- Able to operate standard shop machine tools.
- Knowledge of layout, machining and tool assembly procedures and experience making progressive and compound draw dies.
- Communication and team skills required to complete projects on time and under budget.
- Ability to read/write reports, drawings and work instructions is required.
Pay for Machine Operator: Starting at $20/hour based on experience.
Machine Operator Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401K.
- Direct deposit.
- Paid weekly.
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 6:00am-3:30pm overtime as required.
Hughes Resources is a full-service human resources agency located in Freeport, Dixon, and Rockford, Illinois, and Monroe and Beloit, Wisconsin. We are a growing company that values knowledge, professionalism, and respect! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. We offer competitive pay rates and the ability to opt into our health insurance plan. Visit us online to complete an application today. Learn more.
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