Machine Operator

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Machine Operator – Chino, CA Machine Operator The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating sheet metal fabricating machinery and welding equipment to produce precision parts within established tolerances. As a Machine Operator, you will work from technical drawings and orders to execute fabrication, welding, and quality inspections with a moderate degree of autonomy while maintaining a safe and efficient work area. What You Will Do: Set up and operate manual and N/C sheet metal fabricating and welding equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Plan, lay out, and perform arc and acetylene welding on various metals and alloys across vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and bills of materials (BOM). Perform quality inspections using precision measuring tools including calipers, tape measures, and levels. Conduct routine preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and tools. Operate hand and power tools (grinders, drills, sanders), perform manual material handling, and operate forklifts. Perform industrial paint spraying and order preparation as needed. What You Need to Succeed: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience (Required) 1+ years of experience operating sheet metal fabrication machinery, N/C equipment, or welding tools (Required) Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, bills of materials, and product nomenclature (Required) Proven ability to perform basic shop mathematics and use precision measuring instruments such as calipers and tape measures (Required) Vocational training, welding certification, or formal technical trade education (Preferred) Forklift certification or ability/willingness to obtain certification (Preferred) Why Work for Us? Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You’re seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. What You’ll Get from Us: Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” Generous Vacation and Sick Time A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses Disability Insurance – Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Tuition Reimbursement Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards Employee Discounts through Perks at Work Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Hourly Range: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr allegion