Machine Operator | 3rd Shift | Batavia, IL

Techmer Career • Batavia, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Techmer PM is seeking a Machine Operator for its Batavia, Illinois facility. The role operates manufacturing equipment to produce custom plastic compounds for specialty customer applications while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards. The operator follows standard operating procedures to protect themselves, coworkers, and the facility; monitors and improves processes; and learns key operating parameters to ensure products meet specifications and quality requirements.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Training takes place on either first or second shift before transition to the permanent third-shift schedule, which is stated to occur no later than January 4. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour and up depending on experience, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential.

Techmer PM describes itself as a materials design firm that creates custom polymers and works with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers on manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds frequently.
• Ability to learn the functionality of plant equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of operating an extruder or mixing equipment.
• General mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting ability.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Extrusion experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for customer applications.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work safely to protect self, coworkers, and the facility.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards.
• Engage in process measurement, control, and improvement in assigned tasks.
• Learn and apply operating parameters to ensure products meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Learn pre- and post-production equipment and operations, including drying, bagging, and grinding.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems.

Benefits

• Medical benefits eligibility beginning on the first day.
• High-deductible health plan with up to $1,000 per year toward a Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match; employees are 100% vested from the first day of contribution.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• 10 vacation days per year, prorated in the first year.
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• Two weeks of parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED