Machine Operator

  • Northlake, Illinois
  • Full Time

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Kelly Services is seeking experienced Machine Operators in Northlake, IL. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience working in a food manufacturing or plastics environment are highly preferred.

These are contract opportunities, which last up to 3 months, possibly longer. Talent that performs well and meets the production standards may be considered for longer term work in the department.

Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: ...
Can also call Nancy at ...

Shifts:
8am 8pm (will work 3 days one week, 4 the next. Will work every other weekend)

Pay:
$22

Responsibilities:

  • Working at a manual station
  • Inserting a 7 in, 9 in, or 10 in plastic hoses with a corresponding cap into machine
  • Spraying alcohol on the cap
  • Simultaneously pressing the buttons that will piece the hoses and caps together
  • Packaging the hoses in a box
  • Weigh box to ensure it has the right number of pieces and place on a pallet. 20 boxes per pallet.
  • 300 or 400 hoses per box, depending on size of the hose
  • Operator will be responsible for completing 1 box per hour and working their way up
  • Materials will be brought to their workstation
  • Work gloves and safety glasses are required apart from steel toes shoes and other PPE items
  • Position is sitting down
  • Will be rotated to other stations where standing may be required
  • Will be trained on filling out paperwork accordingly
  • Attention to detail and sense of urgency is crucial
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Frequently standing, walking, and sitting
  • Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach, or handle machinery
  • Frequently bend, stoop and reach
  • Visual Acuity (VA)

Qualifications/Experience

  • 2-4 years experience with injection molding in manufacturing field
  • Proficient in operating injection molding machines, including starting up, shutting down, and ensuring proper machine functioning.
  • Adjusting machine parameters, such as temperature, pressure, speed, and injection time, based on material specifications and part design.
  • Ability to operate multiple types of injection molding machines (e.g., hydraulic, electric, hybrid).
  • Start up and shut down of the assembly line and production equipment
  • Expertise in setting up molds, including mold alignment, securing, and adjusting the mold to ensure proper functioning.
  • Knowledge of mold cooling, heating systems, and various mold components.
  • Follow up change over process to run different products
  • Performing in-process quality checks, such as measuring part dimensions, appearance, and tolerances, using tools like calipers, micrometers, or visual inspection
  • Following strict safety protocols, including proper handling of hot molds, high-pressure machines, and other potentially hazardous materials
  • Monitoring the production run to ensure the molding process continues smoothly and efficiently and entering production data into computer system
  • Documenting and reporting production and quality data, ensuring products meet specifications.
  • Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing during the mechanical downtime
  • Assist the management in improving safety, quality, and production
  • Able to work on different assembly lines and production equipment
  • Be able to keep up with the production lines quotas and rates

What are the perks?
Job stability
Open door policy
Very supportive management team
Working for a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success
Lots of room to grow

What are the benefits as an employee with Kelly?

    Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: ...
    Can also call Nancy at ...

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    Job ID: 485799021
    Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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