Operator Technician

Now hiring for a Operator Technician

Location: Wheeling, IL

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Schedule: 6pm to 6:30 am (Nights / Rotating Shift)

Work You Can Be Proud Of.

As a Operator Technician in Wheeling, you’ll put in real effort and see real results. You’ll help build products people use every day and get paid fair for doing it right.

Looking for Operator Technician jobs in Wheeling where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Complete quality checks on products on a conveyer belt.
• Stop conveyor belt in the case of adjustments being required.
• Moving empty containers onto rollers in a timely manner.
• Maintain safe and professional work environment.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production training is beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain productivity and consistent quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate basic production equipment when required.
• Dependable attendance, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, or meeting production goals is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, or workplace safety procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Operator Technician.

Physical Capabilities

• Previous manufacturing experience

• Ability to work in a loud environment, around various machines

• Must be able to work in a non climate controlled building

• Steel Toe boots or shoes are required

• Standing for full shift with lifting to 50 pounds, bending, stretching as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

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What You Will Do

As a Operator Technician you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

The Operator Technician is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through production activities that help create quality finished products. This role requires dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently follow production procedures.

Successful Operator Technician professionals understand manufacturing processes, production quality, workplace safety, and teamwork while maintaining productivity and operational efficiency. Consistency and reliability are essential characteristics for success.

This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy manufacturing and contributing to team success.