Production Machine Operator

Rheo Engineering • Peoria, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Rheo Engineering designs and builds powder handling equipment used to make life-saving medicine. The Production Machine Operator turns Engineering prints into accurate, finished parts using lathes, mills, press brakes, and other equipment. This is a shop-floor role focused on custom machining work, with quality, efficiency, precision, and attention to detail as priorities. The position is based in Peoria, Illinois, pays $30–$35 per hour, and reports to the Production Team Supervisor.

The operator works with Engineering and the Production Team Lead to ensure workpieces are accurate and completed on time. The role also includes estimating labor for workpieces, routine machine maintenance, daily cleaning, and other tasks assigned by the supervisor. The workday is standard eight hours, with overtime as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with precision machining tools and equipment.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Teams for team communication.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take ownership of projects from beginning to end.
• Honest and respectful communication with the team.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment skillfully with safety as a priority.
• Hands-on craftsmanship.
• Ability to work on feet for prolonged periods and occasionally to frequently bend or stoop, climb stairs and ladders, squat, kneel, push or pull, lift up to 50 pounds, and use vibratory and other basic tools.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or completion of a related apprenticeship program.
• Experience machining or forming stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Perform machinist-related tasks for each project safely, responsibly, and effectively.
• Read and interpret fabrication prints and drawings from the Engineering Department.
• Operate precision machine tools and equipment, including a hydraulic press brake, slip roll, vertical mill, horizontal bandsaw, drill press, hydraulic tube bender, and lathe.
• Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Set up and use appropriate inserts, fixtures, and tooling for each job.
• Perform shop mathematics, interpret technical instructions and diagrams, collect data, and solve problems.
• Read and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Coordinate with Engineering and the Production Team Lead to complete each workpiece accurately and on time.
• Provide budgetary labor estimates for workpieces based on machining knowledge.
• Perform routine maintenance and daily cleaning on machine tools and equipment.
• Deliver quality work on time, prioritizing quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Take on other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with rates described as consistently low compared to other businesses in the area.
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions, depending on plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Identity theft insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid paternity and maternity leave.
• Paid cell phone plan with a stipend for a new phone every two years.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

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