Cold Forming Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire

Salary: $21/hr

Schedule: M-F, 5am - 3:30pm (50 hrs/week, overtime paid plus shifts available Saturday/Sunday at triple rate)

Addison, IL, On-Site

The Machine Operator uses Cold Heading, Roll Threading, Pointing and Cellular Manufacturing to produce parts according to specifications and Kanban card requirements. The Machine Operator must be a team player and committed to delivering only the best quality to our customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One priority of all employees.

• Set up machine, observe operation, and inspect first run and sample work piece to ensure machining conforms to specifications.

• Read blueprint or job order for product and job specifications such as wire type, dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be run, and tooling instructions.

• Select, install, and adjust specified tooling to conform to production run sheet and sets forming speeds and feed rates.

• Perform routine lubrication and preventative maintenance inspections as required.

• Observe all safety rules.

• Perform routine and preventative machine maintenance.

• Assist other machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.

• Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in cold heading, pointing, and/or threading preferred.

• Capable of using standard tools and measurement devices such as micrometers, scales, rulers, depth gauges and calipers.

• Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, blueprints, quality specifications, and other related documents.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.

• Ability to contribute as part of a team.

• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

• Positive can-do attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in high noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.

• Manual material handling involving the need to grip, squeeze, and pinch.

• Ability to use hard tined rake to move/break apart parts frequently.

• The position requires the ability to regularly stand.

• The position requires good close vision and depth perception skills.

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. 

Must be able to complete all essential job functions listed in the position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Pay Details: $21.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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