1st Shift Machine Operator (Weekends Required)

Wieland•Buffalo Grove, IL

11d

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for producing and inspecting assigned work orders. The role primarily involves operating and maintaining Fin Tube milling centers, preparing and reviewing material scans before production, creating product for quality review, conducting in-process quality checks, and troubleshooting tools and other production elements. The operator identifies tube defects and may operate an overhead crane as needed. The role follows safety and environmental guidelines, works directly with the team lead for assignments, and reports to the Shift Supervisor. The position pays a base rate of $21.00 per hour. Schedule options are 1st Shift Hybrid A: Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; or 1st Shift Hybrid B: Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Training will be provided for duties specific to the facility.

Requirements

Good written and communication skills.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Ability to perform machine set-ups and quality troubleshooting as instructed.
Understanding of measurement math involving decimals and fractions, and ability to perform other basic math functions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, a hard hat, and ear plugs.
Ability to stand, walk, and negotiate stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks, and platforms in hot or cold production environments and on slippery surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

CNC machining experience.
Manufacturing experience, preferably with knowledge of machine functions and interfaces, including HMI input and output, calibration methods, programming, printing or labeling auxiliaries, and direct computer input for production and order start and finish operations.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Fin Tube machines to perform progressive milling operations while meeting customer drawing tolerances and finishing requirements.
Understand tube types, material dimensions, tube structure, and defects to assess condenser and boiler conformance.
Inspect in-process material according to work instructions and report material that does not meet criteria so it can be identified or disposed of using the correct methods.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace, and ensure personal protective equipment, machine safeguarding, and protective devices are used and functioning according to EHS standards.
Record quality measurements, scrap counts, and material usage in WFS to ensure accurate inventory and product movement records.
Prepare and review material scans before production and conduct quality checks during production.
Troubleshoot set-ups and quality issues as instructed to minimize disruption to production flow.
Report incidents affecting the work area, material being produced, or team members to the supervisor.
Suggest job-related improvements and cost-saving ideas.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Operate an overhead crane as needed.