Inspector (1st shift Production)

We are looking for an Inspector for our Elgin facility. In this role you will work with a variety of customers to understand their ongoing product needs and translate those needs into workable specifications for teammates to follow. In performing your daily tasks, the individual will draw upon training and experience to make important front-end and back-end processing decisions. As part of your primary responsibilities, this individual will also ensure that once the customers’ products have been processed they are inspected for quality, re-packaged, and shipped accurately.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Interact with customers and co-workers in a ‘customer-friendly’ manner
• Receive and inspect customer product for processing
• Establish product process sequence
• Inspect finished product
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Learn new skills and Cross-train into various department
• Act as member of the monthly ‘Quality Council’
• Open to crosstrained/other areas of production

Your Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient ordering supplies via the Internet
• Experience with MS Word and Internet Explorer
• Knowledge of industrial cutting tools (e.g.; drills, etc.) preferred, but not required
• Strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detailed-oriented
• Able to lift 30lbs

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives. #joinoerlikonus #joinourteam

Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.