Forming Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

MacLean-Fogg•Richmond, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Forming Machine Operator at its Richmond, Illinois manufacturing facility. The operator runs and monitors metal-forming equipment, performs basic setup and changeovers, loads forming materials, inspects parts, records production information, and supports safe, efficient manufacturing. Entry-level applicants willing to learn may be considered. The position is onsite and scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:15 PM to 12:45 AM. Pay is $23.00 per hour, with a $2.50-per-hour second-shift differential. Overtime may be required based on business needs. The position is full-time and hourly.

Requirements

No formal education requirement; entry-level candidates willing to learn may be considered.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, work orders, and standard operating procedures.
Basic math and measurement skills, including ability to use simple measuring tools to verify part dimensions.
Willingness to learn forming-machine operations, equipment functions, tooling, and basic machine adjustments.
Attention to detail and ability to recognize visible defects, follow quality standards, and communicate production concerns.
Ability to follow safety procedures and recognize potential workplace hazards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment under direct supervision and cooperate with production, quality, and maintenance team members.
Reliability, organizational skills, and ability to maintain attendance, follow assigned schedules, complete production records, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, reach, and walk.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds as required.
Manual dexterity to operate equipment, handle materials, and use gauges and measuring tools.
Visual acuity to inspect parts, identify defects, and read production documentation.
Ability to work around moving machinery, metal materials, lubricants, oil, heat, and varying noise levels, and wear required PPE.
Ability to follow safety, quality, and production procedures throughout the shift, including during extended hours or required overtime.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of manufacturing or production experience.
Previous experience operating industrial machinery, production equipment, or metal-forming machinery.
Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, gauges, or other inspection and measuring tools.
Basic understanding of mechanical equipment, machine tooling, or manufacturing processes.
Forklift certification or previous machine-operation training, when applicable to assigned duties.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor metal-forming machines according to work instructions, production requirements, and supervisor guidance.
Assist with basic machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers.
Load wire, bar stock, and other forming materials while maintaining proper material flow.
Perform in-process quality inspections using gauges and measuring tools; identify defects, separate nonconforming material, and report quality concerns.
Monitor equipment performance and report abnormalities, jams, production interruptions, and maintenance needs to a supervisor.
Complete production tracking sheets, scrap reports, and other required documentation accurately.
Follow safety procedures, including machine guarding and lockout/tagout requirements, and maintain a clean, organized work area according to 5S standards.
Support preventive maintenance as directed, and assist with material handling, packaging, and labeling finished products.
Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance team members on equipment training and continuous improvement activities.