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Should be actively involved in Continuous Improvement within the area to promote safety, quality, throughout.\r\nKey Duties & ResponsibilitiesAccurate and safe machine operation\r\nOperate all machinery in a safe manner\r\nMust be able to run product at desired rate\r\nShould be actively involved in Continuous Improvement within the area to promote safety, quality throughout and the addition of any new equipment\r\nInspect finished parts for gauge thickness, defects, and proper fit\r\nOther duties as assigned\r\nCritical Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of physical properties\r\nMechanical aptitude required\r\nIntermediate ability to troubleshoot equipment\r\nMust be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours a day\r\nMust be able to read, follow detailed instructions\r\nMust be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes\r\nMust understand and follow the quality policy and proceduresdetect defects\r\nMust follow all safety policies and procedures\r\nAbility to Train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments\r\nAble to troubleshoot and manipulate program.\r\nEducation / Training RequiredBasic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills\r\nRequired OSHA safety training\r\n0-1 years of previous experience or equivalent knowledge\r\nCompany OverviewAt Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customersnow and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.\r\nBenefits401(k) with matching program.\r\nMedical Insurance\r\nDental Insurance\r\nVision Insurance\r\nShort Term Disability\r\nLong Term Disability\r\nLife Insurance\r\nPaid Time Off\r\n9 Paid Holidays\r\nThunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.","company":"Thunderbird","rawCompany":"thunderbird","city":"Des Plaines","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-04-28T01:15:09.571Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-2041.00","title":"Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters","slug":"structural-metal-fabricators-and-fitters"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator : Metals","description":"Machining Department OperatorPosition Summary: Responsible for operating all of the equipment in the machining department. 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