Plant Machine Operator

Plant Machine Operator Looking for a life-long career, with opportunities for advancement, and unmatched benefits packages? Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for over 50 years. Our Aurora, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.We are currently hiring for a Machine Operator. What you'll do:Safety: Perform the duties of Press/Machine Operator in a safe mannerQuality Control: Ensures that products produced and packaged meet or exceed Company Quality Standards as per the companies' Total Quality Management ProgramMaintenance and Repairs: Monitor plant equipment, performing necessary repairs as required, and reporting to the Shift Supervisor any and all maintenance work performed and any maintenance concernsHousekeeping: General cleanliness and tidiness of the work area(s)Clean-Up: Participates in the plant clean up at shifts endOther Duties: All other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager or Plant ManagerWhat you need to succeed:The Machine/Press Operator will learn the skills and knowledge of the following positions General Laborer, Quality Control, Utility Person, and Strapper.Requires standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.Requires the ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder levelAbility to program and operate the dosing equipment systems (Moisture controls, aggregate dosing, add mixtures and pigment dosing)Operate, maintain, and make adjustments to:Machine/PressMixerPallet transport systems and pallet buffer if applicableBogie and finger car systems including the kilnsCuber/packaging and strapping systemsPerform daily quality testComplete necessary paperwork including Density test, Production log, Sieve test, Preventative Maintenance Checklist, Safety Testing Checklist, and Production reportsAbility to read and write in the English languageBasic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office components, and Adobe AcrobatMust be able to work night shift6+ months experience working in a manufacturing environment desirableWhat we offer you:Health Benefits - Effective 1st of the month following start date401k Matching (after a year)Life Insurance, HSA & FSA plansWell-being SupportCharitable Contribution MatchingPaid Time OffYear-End Company-wide closure/paid time off