Machine Operator

Job description

The Impact You'll Make We have an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Machine Operator to join our inclusive team in Freeport, IL. This position involves operating and maintaining setups for conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate and assemble both metallic and nonmetallic components by performing the following tasks. The wage range for this position is $20.95 - $22.50 per hour. Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities. What You’ll Be Doing Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Adheres strictly to safety regulations and actively promotes workplace safety. Complies with all standard operating procedures, control plans, processes, and quality standards. Efficiently sets up, operates, and dismantles unit assembly and sub-assembly workstations. Exhibits flexibility in methods and ideas, responds positively to changes, and supports updates in procedures, processes, technology, responsibilities, and assignments. Accurately fits and assembles parts into complete units, ensuring precise dimensions and proper alignment of assemblies. What We're Looking For High school diploma/(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. What You'll Get from Us We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. Our Commitment to Transparency Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.