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Machinery Set Up and Operator

Date Posted: Oct 04, 2026
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    Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Jan 05, 2027

Job Description

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Job Description Job Description The jobSet up and operate mechanical and hydraulic presses and related shop equipment. Mix of setup and production depending on the day's work. Install tooling, make first-piece parts, run production, check dimensions, update the job traveler, and keep the job moving safely.Equipment you will set up and runDouble-action mechanical pressesDouble-action hydraulic pressSingle-action mechanical pressesSingle-action hydraulic pressCircle shearTrimming lathesEngine latheWhat you'll doSet up presses and related machines for the job at handInstall, align, and adjust dies and toolingRun production and monitor qualityCheck parts with calipers, micrometers, and height gaugesFollow prints and work instructionsDocument and update job travelers so they match current practiceKeep the work area safe and report machine or die problemsHandle material and finished parts as neededRequiredComfortable with hand toolsMachinery operation experienceMechanical aptitudeSolid shop mathRead and write EnglishAble to use calipers, micrometers, and a height gaugeAble to work Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, plus occasional Saturdays 6:00 AM - noonAble to stand most of the shift and lift up to 100 lbsStrong plus (not required - we will train the right person)Die-setting experience (pays more)Press setup experienceBlueprint / print readingForkliftBilingual Spanish/EnglishShop conditionsHeavy production work. Standing most of the day. Lifts up to 100 lbs. Steel-toe shoes and safety glasses required; steel-toe reimbursement provided. Ear plugs available. Lockout/tagout training provided. Shop is loud during production and warmer in summer.BenefitsHealth insurance401(k)Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (two days), Christmas Company Description About Premier Metal WorksPremier Metal Works, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of seamless metal components, in business since 1928. We specialize in deep-drawn stampings in steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, and other malleable metals. Small shop; long-tenured crew. Company Description About Premier Metal Works Premier Metal Works, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of seamless metal components, in business since 1928. We specialize in deep-drawn stampings in steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, and other malleable metals. Small shop; long-tenured crew.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

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