Machine Operator

Overview

Job Title:
Spring and Wire Coiling Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Spring and Wire Coiling Machine Operator to set up and operate one or more ring coiling machines. You will be responsible for coiling rings from round, shaped, or flat wire according to blueprints and setup charts, ensuring maximum throughput and optimum product quality.

• Set up and operate spring coiling/wire coiling machines.

• Perform necessary machine adjustments and part checks to ensure product quality.

• Conduct wire forming, wire filling, and wire processing for wire channel flux used in brazing.

• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges for basic measurements to monitor quality.

• Collaborate with the team to deliver quality rings to customers on time.

• Review setup cards to determine setup procedures, machine attachments, and material specifications.

• Adjust machines to produce rings conforming to specifications.

• Control specified dimensions of parts and adjust machines for minor deviations.

• Maintain production speeds.

• Select, install, and adjust machine attachments and tooling.

• Verify material specifications and mount materials on the machine.

• Conduct trial runs and measure samples for conformance to specifications.

• Complete production and quality records.

• Recommend specification changes to resolve production problems.

• Notify maintenance team of machine breakdowns.

• Measure rings for specification conformance during part checks.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Machine operation and setup expertise.

• Troubleshooting skills.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Experience with coil winding and blueprint interpretation.

• Experience with measuring tools and inspections.

Join a family-owned company offering an elite benefits package, including 401k profit sharing and company investment. Employees are trained in a variety of departments, fostering professional growth and development.

The work environment is louder and can be hotter in summer and cooler in winter. It is a family atmosphere with opportunities for growth, evidenced by many employees having over 20 years of tenure.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tinley Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tinley Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry — from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.