Machine Assembler
Elk Grove Village, IL
Full Time
Student (High School)
Job Title: Machine Assembler
Location: PMI Kyoto Packaging Systems – Elk Grove Village, IL
Department: Assembly
Reports To: Assembly Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (with potential for overtime) with 20% to 30% Travel.
Hourly Rate: Between $25 to $35 an hour depending on experience
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Assembler, The ideal candidate will play a key role in efficiently assembling custom packaging machinery, contributing to the productivity and growth of our organization.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in machine manufacturing
- Proficiency with hand tools, including screwdrivers and drill guns
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills
- High attention to detail and self-motivation
- Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
- High School diploma or GED required; professional certification is a plus
- Basic PC skills, including proficiency with email and Office software (advanced technical skills not required)
- Accurately interpret and follow blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to assemble machinery and equipment
- Maintain and organize inventory at workstations
- Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet established standards
- Identify defects, document issues, and take corrective action as necessary
- Rework or repair equipment according to engineering specifications
- Perform all tasks in compliance with safety procedures and quality standards
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Install components such as grease lines, air lines, sheet metal guarding, guards, switches, and pneumatics
- Perform drilling and tapping on machinery as needed
- Assist with machine shipping logistics
- Support machine setup and troubleshooting post-assembly, ensuring proper operation
- Participate in on-site installations and modifications (approximately 20% of the role; negotiable)
General Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure
- Excellent communication
- Proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment consistent with 5S standards
Benefits:
- Medical PPO Company paid 100 % for Employee and about 90% for dependents.
- Dental PPO Plan – Company paid 100 % for Employee
- Vision plan PPO Plan
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) $1,500 for Employee and $3,000 for Family annually
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance ($25,000 Basic and Supplemental options)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (Basic and Supplemental options)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- 401K Plan
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO and Sick time
- Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250 per year towards tuition reimbursement.
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