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Swanson Tool Company
Vibrator Machine Operator
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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$38,267 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Vibrator Machine Operator Swanson Tool Company
- 2.0 Frankfort, IL Job Details Full-time $18
- $21 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Forklift Certification Basic math Forklift Pallet jack Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Run your own department at a 100-year-old American tool company.
- the company that invented the Speed Square® in 1925
- is hiring a Machine Operator to run our finishing room in Frankfort, IL. Every tool we make passes through this department. You'll operate and maintain the vibratory finishing machines, water system, and parts dryer that give our tools their finish. This isn't one spot on a long line. It's your room, your machines, your daily workflow
- and it's a direct-hire job with Swanson.
WHY PEOPLE LIKE THIS JOB
- Own a whole process end to end: you run the equipment, coordinate the day's production, and see the finished result
- Forklift certification paid by Swanson
- a credential that's yours for life
- A schedule you can plan your life around: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. No nights, no weekends, no rotating shifts.
- Two PAID 15-minute breaks every day, plus a 30-minute lunch
- Paid, hands-on training on all finishing equipment
- 50% employee discount on the Swanson tools we make
- A small crew at a stable, family-owned company where your work is visible
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Operate and maintain the vibratory finishers, water system, parts dryer, and support equipment
- Load, monitor, and unload parts; move baskets and pallets with a forklift and pallet jack
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and report anything that needs repair
- Check quality against our standards and log daily production
- Coordinate the day's workflow so parts keep moving
THE HONEST PART
The finishing room is loud (we provide hearing protection and PPE), you'll lift up to 55 lbs, and like any open warehouse it's hot in summer and cold in winter. If you're mechanically inclined and would rather spend your day with machines than meetings, this is a good room to be in.WHO DOES WELL HERE
- Mechanically inclined
- you notice when a machine sounds wrong before it breaks
- Dependable
- the whole production schedule counts on this room running every day
- Forklift certified, or ready to get certified (we pay for it)
- Comfortable following verbal and written instructions, with basic math skills
BENEFITS
- Medical and dental insurance (full-time; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 30 days)
SIMPLE IRA
retirement plan with a company match of up to 3%- Paid time off that grows with your years of service — and unused PTO is paid out, not lost
- Paid holidays
- Paid bereavement leave
- Employee discount: 50% off Swanson tools, up to $1,000 of customer pricing
- Support for job-related continuing education We review every application and respond within 2 business days.
Pay:
$18.00- $21.