Heavy Machine Operator

Job Title: Heavy Machine Operator City and State: Carpentersville, IL Pay Rate: $18.00/hour Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Employment Type: Evaluation Hire

Summary:

The Heavy Machine Operator is responsible for setting up fixtures and machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing operations on heavy-duty equipment while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate machinery used for bending, forming, and balancing operations.
• Perform first-piece inspections, record measurements, and verify parts against drawings and shop orders.
• Monitor equipment during production runs and inspect parts for defects or tooling issues.
• Use micrometers, scales, and fixed gauges to ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow all safety procedures and report equipment malfunctions or die issues to the appropriate personnel.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 months of experience operating manufacturing equipment, tooling, and inspection instruments.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including addition and subtraction.
• Experience reading shop orders, drawings, and using measuring and gauging equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform heavy physical work.
• English-speaking ability preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses

Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)

• Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
• Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
• Call or text at 815-788-8556
• Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118

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