Machine Operator II, 2nd or 3rd Shift | $26.50/hr

Manufacturing Machine Operator

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. Apply today!

This is a SECOND SHIFT or THIRD SHIFT position. Second shift works within the schedule of Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm in Sycamore, Illinois. Third shift works within the schedule of Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm - 7:30 am.

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.
• Set-up, changeover, and operate primary and secondary manufacturing machines.
• 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.
• Monitor and control quality of production pieces through adjustment of machines or tooling.
• Follow all quality procedures and instructions.
• Conduct daily and operator preventative maintenance and some minor maintenance on work equipment.
• 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.
• Must have proven ability to safely operate various manufacturing production machines.
• Understand set-up needs, fixturing, and quick changeover.
• 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.
• Visual acuity and depth perception is required.
• CNC operation, may need an understanding of G code programming.
• Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 36 months of progressive manufacturing machine operator experience is required.
• Lean manufacturing experience, including SMED, is preferred.
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to continuously lift, push, and pull up to 5 lbs, for 9-10 hours per day and, on occasion, lift up to 80 lbs. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance.
• Continuous standing during a shift (8-10 hours) with frequent reaching, pulling, and bending.
• May be required to pass a physical exam for wearing a respirator, which is a requirement for certain jobs.

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 rate of pay for this position is $26.50/hour, plus a 2nd shift differential of 6.5% or a 3rd shift differential of 9% (as applicable by shift). 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 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

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IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Offers of employment are contingent upon background and drug screenings, and work authorization confirmation through E-Verify.