Job Title: Assembly Set Up & Operator
City and State: Crystal Lake, IL
Pay Rate: $19.00 - $20.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Summary:
Operate punch press equipment to perform blanking, piercing, trimming, and notching operations while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This role supports production by monitoring machine performance and inspecting parts during operation.
Responsibilities:
- Operate punch press machinery and monitor production for defects such as burrs or broken punches
- Inspect parts using gauges, templates, and sample comparisons to ensure quality standards
- Follow shop orders, drawings, and specifications for each job
- Engage safety devices and report equipment malfunctions or die issues promptly
- Assist with material handling, including moving parts, tooling, and containers
Qualifications:
- Previous experience operating and setting up machinery required
- Basic math skills including decimals and fractions
- Ability to read shop drawings, orders, and use measuring tools such as micrometers and gauges
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional training preferred
- Computer skills required; bilingual preferred
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision/Eyewear plan
- IL Paid Leave Hours
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
- Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
- Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
- Call or text at 815-788-8556
- Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
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