Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Chicago Fittings Corp. is a major manufacturer of natural gas, propane, and specialty industrial fittings. The company is family owned and has a history of quality products since its founding in 1930. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, Chicago Fittings Corp. operates as a family atmosphere, and we thrive in a team-oriented environment. We are a growing company and would love for you to grow with us.

• Able to operate multiple machines within a work center.
• Collection and data entry of production tracking into company computers.
• Adds coolant to reservoirs and lubricates machine parts as needed.
• Inspect and/or Test completed products.
• Cleaning/De-burring of product.
• Operation of forklift.
• Packaging product.
• Other machine operations.
• Maintain and clean, organized, and safe workspace.

• Able to read blueprints for product specifications.
• Use calipers and other tools.
• General machine operation.
• General inspection practices.
• General quality systems.
• Visual inspection.

• Comprehend, communicate, follow, and instruct oral and written instructions.

Prefer 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for inspecting their product; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, solve simple equations and calculate percentages. Ability to convert fractions in increments of 1/16 and convert to decimal number.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or telephone keypad; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.