Production Machine Operator

Rheo Engineering • Peoria, IL

7h • $35 - $45 • 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 machine tools and equipment. This is a shop-floor position involving custom machining work, with quality, efficiency, precision, and attention to detail as priorities. The role is full-time in Peoria, Illinois, pays $35–$45 per hour, and reports to the Production Team Supervisor.

The operator performs machinist-related tasks safely and effectively, collaborates with Engineering and Production to complete workpieces accurately and on time, provides budgetary labor estimates, and maintains and cleans equipment. The position involves a standard eight-hour workday, with overtime as requested by the supervisor. Physical requirements include prolonged standing and occasional-to-frequent bending, stooping, stair and ladder climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using vibratory and other basic tools. These requirements apply with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
• Take ownership of projects from beginning to end and work through obstacles.
• Communicate honestly and respectfully with the team.
• Operate tools and equipment skillfully with safety as a priority.
• Strong hands-on craftsmanship.
• Demonstrate initiative, collaboration, competence, reliability, and bold humility.

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.
• Select and use appropriate inserts, fixtures, and tooling for each job.
• Perform shop calculations, 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 workpieces accurately and on time.
• Provide budgetary labor estimates for workpieces based on machining knowledge.
• Perform routine maintenance and daily cleaning of 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

• Leading medical insurance with rates described as consistently low compared with other businesses in the area.
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions, depending on the plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED