Production Team Member

Job Details

Job Location:

BATAVIA, IL 60510. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly. Job Shift: 1st Shift (6:30a CST - 3:00p CST). Job Category:
Other.

The Production Team Member supports multiple operations within Sci Mat Co , including cabinetmaking, plastics fabrication, finishing, and wood preparation. This role is responsible for operating tools and equipment, assembling components, and ensuring quality workmanship. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, flexibility, and teamwork across departments.

• Operate woodworking and plastics equipment, including saws, routers, sanders, drills, and various hand tools to fabricate and assemble components according to drawings and work orders.
• Assist with CNC machine setup and basic machine operations under supervision.
• Verify part dimensions and specifications using measuring tools.
• Prepare, sand, and finish surfaces; assist in spray booth operations and equipment cleanup as needed.
• Inspect materials and finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Perform minor rework or promptly elevate quality concerns.
• Maintain organized and clean work areas while following 5S standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and rotate across workstations to meet production schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

• Quality & Rework:
  Produces work that meets quality standards with minimal rework.
• Productivity & On-Time Completion:
  Consistently meets production goals and supports on-time delivery.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adheres to all safety procedures and maintains a strong safety record.
• Attendance & Reliability:
  Demonstrates dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively with others and adapts to changing priorities.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing, woodworking, or production experience preferred but not required.
• Basic ability to read work instructions, blueprints, and drawings.
• Experience using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
• Comfortable using hand tools and learning stationary equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Basic computer skills for production tracking and documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

This position works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, loud noise, and varying temperatures. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety-toe footwear. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift, from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with occasional overtime based on business needs.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday, lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly with heavier items handled with assistance, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions, and safely operate tools and equipment in a production environment.

• Solution-Oriented:
  You don't just flag problems - you propose paths forward.
• Curious:
  You ask "why" and "what if", pushing for smarter ways to work.
• Customer-Obsessed:
  You keep educators and students at the heart of every decision.
• Collaborative:
  You bring people together, even when perspectives differ.
• Resilient:
  You stay steady and push through challenges with urgency and grit.
• Invested:
  You own outcomes, follow through, and hold others to the same standard.