Production Team Member (Temporary)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Team Member

Location: On-site in Geneva, Illinois

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Duration: Temporary Employment

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Are you looking for a manufacturing job where you are challenged to develop and improve manufacturing processes, learn, improve yourself and develop new skills? Are you looking for challenges in your work beyond just “running production”? We invite you to apply to join our team.

Norton McMurray Manufacturing (NORMAC) is a dynamic, growing company in Geneva, IL and an exciting opening on its operations team ( We are looking for a candidate who has demonstrated strong machining skills, the ability to develop and improve manufacturing processes, the ability to learn, be coached, work within teams, and be a good fit within our organization. Our ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a high technical aptitude and leadership skills, who is also a team player and who can solve problems systematically.

Job Summary:

Production team members are responsible for setting up and running machines and assembly cells to produce parts, utilizing standard work, collaborating on problem solving and improvements so that we can strengthen our production systems. At NORMAC, one of our core expectations is that we "make people better" by supporting the growth, development, and success of our coworkers, partners, and customers.

Welcome to Norton McMurray Manufacturing Company, otherwise known as NORMAC.

Since 1938, NORMAC has provided millions of high-quality natural gas compression fittings to the natural gas industry. As a lean manufacturer, we focus on process improvement, teamwork, strengthening our company’s systems, and developing people to solve problems. We are looking for several candidates who have the ability to learn, be coached, work within teams, develop technical skills, and be a good fit within our organization.

**This position may include: **

• Operation and changeover of our machines and work cells
• Area maintenance
• Parts assembly
• Shipping product to our customers
• Engagement with process improvement efforts
• Solving problems with a team

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities):

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and/or warehouse operations
• Experience driving forklifts safely (preferred not mandatory)
• Experience in a lean manufacturing or other lean environment (preferred not mandatory)

To the right candidate we offer:

• $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week during seasonal or temporary periods of 6-10 weeks, standard shift (7-3:30 pm)
• Possibility for internship experience
• Possibility for future seasonal work

**Requirements: **

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Proof of full COVID vaccination or waiver*
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8 hours daily
• Strong English communication skills—both verbal and written
• Team player
• Open-minded thinking and ability to be coached to follow our standards, systems and standard work. This includes following our safety standards and protocols.
• Dependable and reliable to work our scheduled hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm at our facility in Geneva, IL

NORMAC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

As part of our hiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with recruiting and other employment-related activities. Hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team, with human oversight throughout the process.

Internal Posting Disclaimer:

Selection for this role will be based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and internal equity. Not all applicants will be selected for interviews.

* Contact HR for more details

You should be proficient in:

• Continuous Improvement
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Root Cause Analysis
• Basic Computer Skills