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SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

Lake Zurich, IL (In Person)

$43,680 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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1ST
SHIFT SET UP OPERATOR 3.8 3.8
out of 5 stars 555 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 $18
  • $24 an hour
  • Full-time
SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY 130
reviews $18
  • $24 an hour
  • Full-time About us Smalley is the global manufacturing leader of precision metal formed products
  • known for our Spirolox® retaining rings and Crest-to
  • Crest® wave springs. Our success is propelled by our inventive spirit, devoted team members, extensive engineering proficiency, and technical ability, cultivated by over 100 years of manufacturing excellence. We supply to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, robotics and industrial machinery
  • supporting over 70% of the Fortune 500 global manufacturers.
We are proud of our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products, relentless pursuit of improvement, and unwavering dedication to providing excellent service to our valued customers. Why Smalley? At Smalley, we take pride in cultivating an inclusive work environment that values creativity, collaboration and diversity. We believe in our associates' unique perspectives that they bring to every challenge, which is why we will empower you to push the boundaries of what is possible. We are committed to nurturing an enjoyable work atmosphere demonstrated through activities such as Spirit Days, Cancer Awareness events, Health and Wellness activities, and fun sports opportunities to play in basketball, bags, and ping pong tournaments! We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits package as well as: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, and more! Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth Ongoing learning and training and development opportunities Company and department led team-building activities and events
Responsibilities:
Learns to independently set up 25% and operate 100% of the machine groups in the respective area Opens and closes each job Loads wire efficiently and safely using appropriate tools and removes empty spools Measures and inspects the wire quality throughout each step of the set up process Operates all testing equipment including: micrometers, calipers, etc. Retrieves all gauges, tooling, racks, and materials needed Demonstrates the ability to perform heat sampling Removes and installs machine tooling Sets up machine(s), adjusts tooling, sets parameters for each job Assists leads and supervisors with teaching and training machine Operators with day-to-day responsibilities Learns to complete basic troubleshooting and adjustments to machines Communicates regularly with machine Operators regarding any machine issues Demonstrates the ability to perform wire rejection procedures Participates in cross departmental work production based on business needs Learns and upholds defined quality standards to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and optimize work efficiency Strives to achieve team and individual specified production targets Experience working in a manufacturing or related environment Mechanical experience including: operation of high speed automatic and semi-automatic equipment required Set up and adjustment of metal forming processes (stamping, forming, shearing) required Experience troubleshooting production equipment and ability to identify machine problems required Experience measuring parts with precision instruments including: micrometers, digital calipers, etc. Pass required exam of math and English Apply today and discover the opportunities that await you! A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $18.00
  • $24.
00 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. This role is bonus/and or incentive eligible. EEO/Affirmative Action Smalley is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected class as recognized by applicable law. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, paid holidays, paid time off and 401(k). Should you need further assistance to apply to any of our job postings or have any general questions, please contact us at 847-719-5900.

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