Shaft Machinist 3rd shift

Job description

The Impact You'll Make We have an immediate opening for a 3rd Shift Machinist to join our inclusive team in Freeport, IL. The Machinist will operate and set up conventional, numerical control (NC), and specialized machines and machining centers to accurately machine steel and brass components. The wage range for this position is $26.93 - $29.00, plus a 10% shift differential. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available, with $750 paid after 3 months and $750 after 6 months. 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 workspace. Adheres to safety regulations and actively promotes a culture of workplace safety. Complies with all standard operating procedures, control plans, processes, and quality standards. Capable of efficiently operating multiple machines. Assesses situations impartially and makes timely decisions aimed at enhancing work performance. Effectively organizes and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines with high quality, while anticipating potential challenges ahead. Employs innovative strategies and ideas to resolve issues, optimizing the use of available resources. Performs all required Total Productive Environment (TPE) activities and maintains possession of necessary personal tools. What We're Looking For High school diploma or GED; alternatively, one to three years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent blend of education and experience. Capable of reading and interpreting documents like safety regulations, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedural guides. Proficient in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across all units of measure, utilizing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 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. 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.