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Forming Machine Operator 1 - 1st Shift

MacLean-Fogg
Mundelein, USA
Full-time
Junior · 1–2 years experience
Discovered 4 days ago

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Job Summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring Forming Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team in Mundelein, IL! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with manufacturing experience or mechanically inclined candidates looking to build a long-term career in production and machining.

Location: Mundelein, IL

Work Arrangement: On-site

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Pay: $23.00/hour

Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

What You'll Do

Operate and monitor forming equipment following established work instructions

Load raw materials into machines and maintain production flow

Perform routine quality inspections using measuring tools and gauges

Identify and report equipment issues, defects, or production concerns

Complete production documentation and scrap reporting

Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and preventive maintenance activities

Support packaging, labeling, and material handling efforts

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

What We're Looking For

1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred

Entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply

Basic math skills and ability to use measuring tools

Mechanical aptitude and interest in machine operation

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Prior machine operation or metal-forming experience
  • Experience using calipers, micrometers, or gauges
  • Forklift certification is a plus
  • 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred

Benefits

  • MacLean-Fogg offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, time away, and career development:
  • Medical insurance with four Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options and 100% coverage for eligible preventive care
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3.5%, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing
  • Paid time off and paid holidays to rest, recharge, and spend time with family
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance available through voluntary coverage
  • Paid parental leave following an eligible birth, adoption, or placement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial support through Spring Health
  • Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member
  • Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education
  • Professional and leadership development through LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg development programs
  • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health
  • On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv
  • Employee wellness and savings programs, including wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new-vehicle rebate program
  • Holiday appreciation gifts for employees and their families
  • Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.

Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact [email protected].

Qualifications

  • Entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply
  • Basic math skills and ability to use measuring tools
  • Mechanical aptitude and interest in machine operation
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor forming equipment following established work instructions
  • Load raw materials into machines and maintain production flow
  • Perform routine quality inspections using measuring tools and gauges
  • Identify and report equipment issues, defects, or production concerns
  • Complete production documentation and scrap reporting
  • Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and preventive maintenance activities
  • Support packaging, labeling, and material handling efforts
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
  • 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred
  • Entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply
  • Basic math skills and ability to use measuring tools
  • Mechanical aptitude and interest in machine operation
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

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