Industrial Machine Operator

iWorkforce Solutions LP•Mundelein, IL

4d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Machine Operator & Fabricator with hands-on experience using pneumatic/power hand tools, operating production machinery, and working with precise measurements. In this role, you will set up, operate, and maintain equipment while using manual machining and hand tools to shape, cut, and finish high-quality stone products.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency with pneumatic, electric, and manual power tools (grinders, saws, polishers).
Strong shop math skills, including reading a tape measure to fine fractions, using measuring templates, and tracking precision dimensions.
Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting.
Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs and perform work involving continuous physical exertion (standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting).
Must be able to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9.
Must be able to pass a background check and/or drug screening.

Nice To Haves

1+ years operating industrial machinery, CNC equipment, or manual machining tools.
Prior experience in stone/countertop fabrication (granite, marble, quartz), tile manufacturing, or precision woodworking/metalworking.
Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Operate power and pneumatic hand tools (angle grinders, polishers, routers, pneumatic edge profilers) to fabricate edges, sides, corner radii, angles, and sink cutouts on stone slabs.
Set up, run, monitor, and adjust assigned production machinery.
Perform light mechanical troubleshooting and routine preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Inspect finished workpieces using tape measures, calipers, and visual templates to verify exact dimensions against specification sheets.
Safely handle raw and finished materials using carts, overhead cranes, or forklifts.
Ensure all pieces are checked, tracked on control sheets, and returned to designated carts.
Wear required PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, waterproof steel-toe boots, face masks/respirators) at all times.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.