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Benders/Press Brake & Laser Operators - 3rd Shift

Machesney Park, IL 61115

Posted: 10/01/2024 Employment Type: Contract To Perm Industry: Mfg & Industrial Job Number: S 36606386 Pay Rate: $20.7-25.3 / hour

Job Description

Join Our Team!
We are seeking Laser Operators and Bender/Press Brake Operators on 3rd Shift
Compensation: Starting at $18.00/hr. & up depending on experience, with an additional 15% night shift premium
Location: Machesney Park, IL
Schedule: 3rd Shift / Nights. 6pm to 2:30am or 4:30am depending on volume. Typically, will work four 10-hour nights Sunday – Wednesday and then an 8-hour shift on Thursday night. Voluntary overtime is offered on other days.
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic manufacturer that strongly values its employees and sees them as the key to their tremendous growth? Do you like working with large scale items? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. Apply today and become a valued member of an innovative, high-performance organization that emphasizes quality and safety. Leave each day feeling proud of what was accomplished!
Position 1: Laser Operator
Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate CNC machines efficiently
  • Set up and manage laser machines, including tooling changes and initial inspections
  • Interpret blueprints and shop drawings accurately
  • Use cranes to position steel sheets and unload parts from the laser bed
  • Ensure safety by following established procedures and regulations
  • Perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and maintain a clean work environment
Qualifications:
  • Experience as a CNC Machine Operator
  • Understanding of metal fabrication
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and drawings
  • Forklift operation experience
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs and stand for up to 10 hours
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Position 2: Bender/Press Brake Operator
Key Responsibilities:
  • Set up and operate bending machines
  • Change tooling, upload jobs into machine interface, and conduct initial inspections
  • Interpret computerized blueprints and drawings
  • Perform precision forming, bending, and folding on various metals including galvanized, Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless
  • Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, protractors, and tape measures
  • Ensure safety by following established procedures and regulations
  • Perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and maintain a clean work environment
Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Bender/Press Brake Operator
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and drawings
  • Forklift and overhead crane operation experience is a plus
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs and stand for up to 10 hours
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Company Offers Strong Benefits Including:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
  • Opportunities for review and increase at 90 days and again at one year
Complete an application, submit a resume, call 815-229-7810 or stop by our office at 120 W. State St. in Rockford, IL. Elisa at FurstStaffing is happy to help you take the next step in your career! 
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