Machine Operator B

Job DetailsJob Location: SMF Minonk - Minonk, IL 61760Salary Range: $19.50 - $30.03 HourlyJob Category: Manufacturing🔧 Now Hiring: Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

📍 Location: Minonk, IL
💰 Starting Rates:

Machine Operator A: $23.75

Machine Operator B: $20.50

Machine Operator C: $19.50
💵 $2.50/hr Shift Premium Included
🎯 Classification based on experience and skills test performance

💼 Start Your Career with SMF – Where Precision Meets Purpose!

At SMF Inc., an Etnyre International Company, we’re not just offering jobs—we’re building long-term careers. With over 50 years of success in metal manufacturing, we proudly serve the construction, agriculture, power generation, and mining industries as a trusted Tier One supplier to Fortune 500 OEMs.

We are currently looking for experienced and motivated Machine Operator to join our 2nd shift team. If you're passionate about safety, precision, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

🔧 Machine Operator Responsibilities:

Safely operate first-cut machines and related production equipment

Follow blueprints and specifications to ensure product accuracy

Recognize and troubleshoot machine malfunctions independently

Operate overhead cranes with attention to safety protocols

Maintain production flow while achieving daily quality standards

Assist with training new team members and transfers

Keep work areas clean and compliant with safety/quality standards

🎁 Total Rewards You’ll Love:

💸 Annual Bonus Program for All Employees

📈 Annual Wage Increases

⏱️ Shift Premium: $2.50/hour for 2nd Shift or 3rd shift

🎉 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Break Days

🌴 Generous PTO (Vacation & Flex Time)

🏥 Affordable Health Insurance (PPO & HSA Options)

😁 Low/No-Cost Dental & Vision Coverage

🛡️ Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Coverage Options

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Company-Paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

💰 401(k) with Company Match + Annual Profit Sharing

 
Qualifications✅ Qualifications:

Technical certification or equivalent on-the-job machine operating experience

Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills

Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings and blueprints

Experience operating overhead cranes in a safe, efficient manner

Proven ability to spot and resolve machine issues

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Physical ability to manually lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long durations

🌟 Why Join SMF?

SMF offers a collaborative, growth-driven culture where your voice is heard and your work is valued. With over 200,000 sq. ft. of production space, we provide unmatched opportunities to advance your career in fabrication, machining, and manufacturing operations. Our team is proud to be ranked in the top 0.5% of machine shops nationwide, and we’re just getting started.

🎯 Ready to take the next step in your machine operator career?
Join a team where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your future is bright.

👉 Apply now and start building your future with SMF!

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