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Machine Operator/Floater

Hughes Resources
Loves Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator / Floater : Loves Park, Illinois

Our customer in Loves Park, Illinois is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. We’re recruiting Machine Operator / Floaters to work full-time on 1st shift. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for inspecting and receiving tool shipments, organizing tools and materials in the warehouse, operating various machines including CNC machines and bandsaws, and ensuring quality production and safe handling throughout the process.

Responsibilities of the Machine Operator / Floater :

  • Inspect and receive tool shipments, ensuring tools, components, and materials are correct and undamaged.
  • Properly organize tools, equipment, and supplies in the warehouse, ensuring accessibility and accurate storage.
  • Track inventory levels, maintain records, and assist in reordering tools and materials as necessary.
  • Properly label tools and equipment to ensure they are easily identifiable and accessible.
  • Safely package tools and parts for shipment to clients or other departments.
  • Prepare necessary shipping documents (e.g., invoices, packing slips, bills of lading) and coordinate with couriers or delivery services.
  • Inspect incoming tools and equipment for quality, damage, and correct specifications.
  • Set up and operate CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, and other precision machining equipment to create or modify parts.
  • Install and adjust tools, fixtures, and machine settings to meet job specifications and tolerances.
  • Perform milling, turning, drilling, and other machining operations to fabricate metal, plastic, or composite parts.

Machine Operator / Floater Requirements and Qualifications :

  • Prior experience in machining, shipping / receiving, or tool handling in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or vocational training in machining is often required.
  • Ability to work with various machinery, including bandsaws, CNC machines, and lathes.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records of inventory and tool usage.
  • Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks as part of the shipping and receiving process.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures when operating machinery and handling tools.
  • Pay for Machine Operator / Floater : Starting at $16-18 / hour.

    Machine Operator / Floater Benefits :

  • Health insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Paid weekly.
  • Direct deposit.
  • Paid training.
  • Type : 1st Shift, Full-time

    Schedule : Monday - Friday from 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm or 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm or 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm. Could work various hours.

    Apply now!

    Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Loves Park, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves, at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!

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