A Quality Inspector inspects and evaluates products according to company quality control standards. Inspects goods or packaging in a production or manufacturing facility.
Industrial Machine Operator - Hand Tools & Fabrication iWorkforce Solutions Mundelein, IL Job Details Full-time $19 - $23 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Machine tool maintenance Inspection gauge Measurement-based inspection Measuring tapes Machine setup Power saws Equipment setup (production tasks) Maintaining an organized workspace Grinding machine operation Safety protocol adherence Monitoring dimensions Metalworking Industrial equipment adjustment Machining tool setup Forklift Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Shop math Industrial equipment troubleshooting Dimensional measurements Bridge crane operation Precision measurement in machining Mechanical quality control procedures Pneumatic systems Safety equipment Materials handling Clean workspace maintenance Construction cutting machine operation Polishing Machine finishing Material handling equipment operation
Full Job Description Position:
Precision Machine Operator /
Fabrication Specialist Status:
Full-time (40 hours/week), Temp-to-Hire after 180 days
Pay:
$19.00 - $23.00 per hour (Starting rate based on experience)
Shift:
1st Shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm) Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Machine OperatorFabricator with hands-on experience using pneumatic/power hand tools, operating production machinery, and working with precise measurements. In this role, you will set up, operate, and maintain equipment while using manual machining and hand tools to shape, cut, and finish high-quality stone products.
Operate power and pneumatic hand tools (angle grinders, polishers, routers, pneumatic edge profilers) to fabricate edges, sides, corner radii, angles, and sink cutouts on stone slabs.
Machine OperationSetup:
Set up, run, monitor, and adjust assigned production machinery. Perform light mechanical troubleshooting and routine preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Quality ControlPrecision Measurement:
Inspect finished workpieces using tape measures, calipers, and visual templates to verify exact dimensions against specification sheets.
WorkflowMaterial Handling:
Safely handle raw and finished materials using carts, overhead cranes, or forklifts. Ensure all pieces are checked, tracked on control sheets, and returned to designated carts.
SafetyMaintenance:
Wear required PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, waterproof steel-toe boots, face masks/respirators) at all times. Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
QualificationsExperience Experience:
Preferred:
1+ years operating industrial machinery, CNC equipment, or manual machining tools.
Preferred:
Prior experience in stone/countertop fabrication (granite, marble, quartz), tile manufacturing, or precision woodworking/metalworking.
Hands-on Skill:
Demonstrated proficiency with pneumatic, electric, and manual power tools (grinders, saws, polishers).
Material Handling:
Experience operating a forklift or overhead crane is a plus.
KnowledgeSkills:
Measurement Skills:
Strong shop math skills, including reading a tape measure to fine fractions, using measuring templates, and tracking precision dimensions.
Mechanical Aptitude:
Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs and perform work involving continuous physical exertion (standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting).
