Job description
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Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for over 50 years. Our Aurora, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.
We are currently hiring for a Machine Operator.
This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1,500
What you’ll do
- Safety: Perform the duties of Press/Machine Operator in a safe manner
- Quality Control: Ensures that products produced and packaged meet or exceed Company Quality Standards as per the companies’ Total Quality Management Program
- Maintenance and Repairs: Monitor plant equipment, performing necessary repairs as required, and reporting to the Shift Supervisor any and all maintenance work performed and any maintenance concerns
- Housekeeping: General cleanliness and tidiness of the work area(s)
- Clean-Up: Participates in the plant clean up at shifts end
- Other Duties: All other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager or Plant Manager
What you need to succeed
The Machine/Press Operator Trainee will learn the skills and knowledge of the following positions General Laborer, Quality Control, Utility Person, and Strapper.
- Requires standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Requires the ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder level
- Ability to program and operate the dosing equipment systems (Moisture controls, aggregate dosing, add mixtures and pigment dosing)
- Operate, maintain, and make adjustments to:
- Machine/Press
- Mixer
- Pallet transport systems and pallet buffer if applicable
- Bogie and finger car systems including the kilns
- Cuber/packaging and strapping systems
- Perform daily quality test
- Complete necessary paperwork including Density test, Production log, Sieve test, Preventative Maintenance Checklist, Safety Testing Checklist, and Production reports
- Ability to read and write in the English language
- Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office components, and Adobe Acrobat
What we offer you
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) start beginning of the month following start date, at very reasonable rates
- 401k Matching (after a year), Life Insurance, HSA, FSA
- Reimbursements for Wellness and Gym Membership
- Charitable contribution matching
- Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
- Company-wide closure/paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): Manufacturing experience preferred
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Skills
Preferred- Communication
- Manufacturing
- Safety, Awareness & Experience
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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