Top 653 Machine operator Jobs in Chicago Il

Press Brake Operator (All Levels) - 1st Shift ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)
Cadrex Bloomingdale —Bloomingdale, IL
- $20 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator - Thermoforming Operator
Novolex —Franklin Park, IL
- $21.85 - $27.60 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - $19.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Diff!
Rich Products Corporation —Chicago Heights, IL
- $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Machine Operator (Multiple Shifts Available) – Immediate Openings
Rich Products Corporation —Niles, IL
- From $20 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Press Brake Setup/Operator
Laystrom Manufacturing —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Machine Operator (5:00am to 1:30pm) MBAF Foundry
G&W Electric Co —Blue Island, IL
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Entry level
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Blow Molding Machine Operator
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling —Niles, IL
- $35.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Alpha Baking Co., Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $21.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Machine Set Up Operator
GOLD EAGLE CO —Chicago, IL
- $26 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
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Fill Operator
Sherwin-Williams —South Holland, IL
- $29.54 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Forklift
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Small Mill Operator - 3rd Shift - $29.89/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation —Harvey, IL
- $29.89 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
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Press Brake Set Up III - 1st shift ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)
Cadrex Bloomingdale —Bloomingdale, IL
- $32 - $38 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
CNC Machinist & Programmer - 2nd Shift
Meyer Tool & Mfg., Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $38 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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CNC Machinist (2nd Shift)
S & C Electric Company —Chicago, IL
- $22.25 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
CNC Machinist Setup Operator - Swiss
Prince Industries LLC —Carol Stream, IL
- $28 - $33 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Extrusion Operator
Novolex —Franklin Park, IL
- $21.85 - $27.60 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Machinist (5-axis, Milling, Hobbing, Turning, Grinding)
Brad Foote Gear Works Inc. —Cicero, IL
- $21.27 - $38.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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CNC Machinist
E. J. Basler Company —Schiller Park, IL
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift
S & C Electric Company —Chicago, IL
- $22.25 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
CNC Machinist
A-1 Tool Corporation —Melrose Park, IL
- From $40 an hour
- Full-time
- CAD
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
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Press Brake Operator (All Levels) - 1st Shift ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Cadrex Bloomingdale -
Bloomingdale, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $29 an hour
14 days ago

Benefits

Work from home stipend
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Description:

AI is changing the world. Want to help build the technology behind it?

It starts with skilled people who assemble, test, and manufacture the equipment powering tomorrow's technology.

Join our team and help build advanced AI hardware used by leading companies around the world. Whether you're an assembler, machine operator, technician, quality inspector, or production professional, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Operator (Level I, II, or III) to set up and operate metal bending machines (Press Brake) in accordance with quality/quantity standards. We are hiring Press Brake Operators across multiple experience levels. Candidates will be aligned to Level I, II, or III based on experience and skill set.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (All Levels)

Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area
Perform quality inspections per documentation and control plans
Read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and work instructions
Use basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, squares)
Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions
Meet attendance and efficiency standards
Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Assist in other areas as needed

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Level I – Entry Level)

Operate press brake machine under supervision (training provided)
Follow bending sequences to form parts correctly
Produce consistent, repeatable parts
Perform basic inspections using calipers or squares
Learn material types (aluminum, steel, stainless, etc.)
Support continuous improvement in safety and quality

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Level II – Intermediate)

Set up tools, equipment, and machines based on production specs
Perform detailed dimensional inspections (calipers, height gauges, protractors)
Make machine and tooling adjustments to meet specifications
Understand material behavior (springback, deflection, growth/shrinkage)
Control RAM speeds and adjust forming processes
Complete reference sheets for complex parts
Troubleshoot issues and maintain quality standards
Work independently and maintain efficiency targets
Cross-train across multiple workstations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Level III – Advanced)

Calibrate press brake equipment and manage tool libraries
Identify bend sequences without reference sheets
Train and mentor employees on quality and efficiency standards
Lead safety initiatives and participate in team meetings
Coordinate maintenance needs and ensure preventative maintenance completion
Analyze and resolve complex production issues
Exceed company standards for quality and efficiency
Support production scheduling and communication with leadership

Requirements:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Level I – Entry Level)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Level II – Intermediate)

2+ years’ related experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Know when to add shims (.010, .020)
Understand tooling for hemming or offsets
Understand V-opening in dies vs. material thickness
Ability to make new programs on the machine

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Level III – Advanced)

4+ years’ related experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Know when to add shims (.010, .020)
Understand tooling for hemming or offsets
Understand V-opening in dies vs. material thickness
Ability to make new programs on the machine
Ability to train new employees and mentor current employees to reach company standards for quality and efficiency.

EDUCATION

High School diploma.

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

1st Shift (M-F; 7:00AM - 3:30PM)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
Education support program
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

Level I – Entry Level: $20-$23/hour
Level II – Intermediate: $22-$26/hour
Level III – Advanced: $25-$29/hour

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machine operator jobs in chicago il

Press Brake Operator (All Levels) - 1st Shift ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Machine Operator - Thermoforming Operator

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - $19.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Diff!

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Machine Operator (5:00am to 1:30pm) MBAF Foundry

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