Forming Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Mac Lean-Fogg is hiring Forming Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team in Mundelein, IL! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with manufacturing experience or mechanically inclined candidates looking to build a long-term career in production and machining.

• Location: Mundelein, IL

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

• Pay: $23.00/hour

• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

• Operate and monitor forming equipment following established work instructions

• Load raw materials into machines and maintain production flow

• Perform routine quality inspections using measuring tools and gauges

• Identify and report equipment issues, defects, or production concerns

• Complete production documentation and scrap reporting

• Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and preventive maintenance activities

• Support packaging, labeling, and material handling efforts

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

• 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred

• Entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply

• Basic math skills and ability to use measuring tools

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in machine operation

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

• High school diploma or GED

• Prior machine operation or metal-forming experience

• Experience using calipers, micrometers, or gauges

• Forklift certification is a plus

Mac Lean-Fogg offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, time away, and career development:

• Medical insurance
  with four Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options and 100% coverage for eligible preventive care

• 401(k) retirement plan
  with a company match of up to 3.5%, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays
  to rest, recharge, and spend time with family

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage

• Company-paid life insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Long-term disability insurance
  available through voluntary coverage

• Paid parental leave
  following an eligible birth, adoption, or placement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)with mental health, legal, and financial support through Spring Health

• Four free therapy sessions each year
  for employees and each eligible family member

• Free 24/7 virtual healthcare
  through Teladoc

• Tuition reimbursement
  for eligible degrees and continuing education

• Professional and leadership development
  through Linked In Learning and Mac Lean-Fogg development programs

• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• Virtual physical therapy
  through Hinge Health

• On-demand access to earned wages
  through Pay Activ

• Employee wellness and savings programs
  , including wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new-vehicle rebate program

• Holiday appreciation gifts
  for employees and their families

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Mac Lean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.

Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Mac Lean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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