Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

**Job Title:

**¨NBSP;

**GENERAL LABOR/MACHINE OPERATOR

Location:

** Northbrook, IL

**Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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**Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire

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**Requirements: Resume, Interview, Authorization to work in the United States

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**Company Overview:

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Our client is a leading distributor and manufacturer of high-quality electrical and electronic wire and cable products serving commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction drives our success—and we are growing!

**Job Summary:

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Our client is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented General Labor / Machine Operator to join their production team. This individual will be responsible for operating and monitoring machinery used in the cutting, coiling, measuring, and packaging of wire and cable products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in a fast-paced, safety-focused manufacturing environment.

**Responsibilities:

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• Operate and monitor machines that cut, measure, spool, or coil wire and cable to specification

• Load raw material (wire/cable) onto machines and thread through rollers or guides

• Read work orders and use measuring tools to ensure product meets required lengths and specifications

• Inspect finished products for defects, proper labeling, and quality standards

• Package finished spools or coils for shipment and label correctly

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Follow all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures

• Report mechanical or quality issues to supervisor or maintenance team

**Requirements:

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• Prior experience in manufacturing, production, or machine operation preferred

• Ability to stand, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift

• Comfortable using basic hand tools and measuring instruments (tape measure, calipers)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and work orders

• Willingness to learn and operate multiple machines as needed

• Dependable with a good attendance record

**Preferred Skills:

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• Experience working with electrical wire/cable or similar materials

• Ability to read a tape measure.

• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

**Benefits available upon hire

** may include health insurance, paid time off, and advancement opportunities.