Machine Operator (Finishing Department)

Run your own department at an American tool company.

Swanson Tool Co., the maker of the Speed® Square, is hiring a Machine Operator to run our finishing room in Frankfort, IL. Innovation, since 1925. Every tool we make passes through this department. You'll operate and maintain the vibratory finishing machines, water system and parts dryer that give our tools their finish.

This isn't one spot on a long line. It's your room, your machines, your daily workflow, and it's a direct-hire job with Swanson, not a temp assignment.

PAY

$18.00 to $23.00 per hour, based on experience.

WHY PEOPLE LIKE THIS JOB

• Own a whole process end to end: you run the equipment, coordinate the day's production, and see the finished result
• Forklift certification paid by Swanson, a credential that's yours for life
• A schedule you can plan your life around: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. No nights, no weekends, no rotating shifts.
• Two PAID 15-minute breaks every day, plus a 30-minute lunch
• Paid, hands-on training on all finishing equipment
• 50% employee discount on the Swanson tools we make
• A small crew at a stable, family-owned company where your work is visible

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Operate and maintain the vibratory finishers, water system, parts dryer and support equipment
• Load, monitor and unload parts; move baskets and pallets with a forklift and pallet jack
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and report anything that needs repair
• Check quality against our standards and log daily production
• Coordinate the day's workflow so parts keep moving

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS

The finishing room is loud (we provide hearing protection and PPE), you'll lift up to 55 lbs, and like any open warehouse it's hot in summer and cold in winter. If you're mechanically inclined and would rather spend your day with machines than meetings, this is a good room to be in.

WHO DOES WELL HERE

• Mechanically inclined: you notice when a machine sounds wrong before it breaks
• Dependable: the whole production schedule counts on this room running every day
• Forklift certified, or ready to get certified (we pay for it)
• Comfortable following verbal and written instructions, with basic math skills

BENEFITS

• Medical and dental insurance (full-time; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 30 days)
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a company match of up to 3%
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, and unused PTO is paid out, not lost
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Employee discount: 50% off Swanson tools, up to $1,000 of customer pricing
• Support for job-related continuing education

Applying takes about five minutes on Indeed. We review every application and respond within 2 business days.

Swanson Tool Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any status protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need an accommodation to apply or interview, tell us and we will work with you.

We may use software tools, including Indeed's matching features, to organize applications. A person at Swanson reviews applications and makes every hiring decision.

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to lift up to 55 lbs and work on your feet in a loud environment (hearing protection provided)?
• Tell us about a machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment you've maintained or fixed, at work or at home.

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Frankfort, IL 60423 (Required)

Work Location: In person