Job Posting Start Date 09-11-2025 Job Posting End Date 10-13-2025

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Machine Operator located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

What a typical day looks like:

· Reviews production schedules, process procedures and specifications regarding the sequential start-up, operation and control of automated equipment and peripheral hardware.

· Performs automated equipment set-up functions which include the loading of electronic components, raw cards, feeders, fixtures, stencils, chemicals, etc.

· Performs sequential start-up for the automated equipment and all peripheral hardware.

· Monitors the operation of the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Initiates adjustments to ensure that the automated equipment and peripheral hardware operate within the established control limits.

· Monitors the shelf-life usage of perishable chemicals, moisture sensitive parts and raw card assemblies.

· Inspects quality levels of production on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Makes adjustments to equipment or hardware when workmanship drops below quality specifications. Initiate rework/repair activities on product that is substandard to the specifications.

· Records data required for statistical process control or inventory management.

· Performs preventive maintenance on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware at specified intervals and schedules.

· Performs sequential shutdown, including the cleaning of the automated equipment or peripheral hardware.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred.Successful completion of company provided training may be required.Typically requires 6-12 months of machine operator experience.Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process

Scope / Impact

Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process

Decision Making / Discretion

Limited expectations to make decisions outside immediate work assignments. Decisions only affect individual.

Supervision / Leadership

Able to understand and receive work instructions from line lead, supervisor/ manager and manufacturing support. Typically requires close supervision.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and occasionally works in job assignments that may require overtime and 2nd or 3rd shift job assignments as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to handle small components. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

AW20

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)$17.98 USD - $24.27 USD Hourly

Job CategoryOperations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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