Direct Hire Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician – Direct Hire  

Bedford Park, IL

3rd shift – 10:00pm – 6:30am 

Train on 1st shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm

Pay Rate: $21.75 to $24 per hour based on experience

Kelly has partnered with a manufacturing facility in Bedford Park, IL and is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their R&D Tool Shop team!

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals looking to build a career in CNC machining, tooling, and advanced manufacturing. The Manufacturing Technician plays a key role in preparing, inspecting, and finishing precision tooling components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with company safety guidelines.

• Accurately track labor and project activities using shop work order and production tracking systems.

• Set up and operate micro-drill presses to drill precision ventilation holes and other tooling features.

• Perform finishing operations on machined tooling components using scrapers, stones, files, abrasives, emery cloths, die grinders, and related hand tools.

• Inspect tooling and machined components for surface finish, dimensional accuracy, contour conformity, and overall quality.

• Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify specifications.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD drawings, sketches, and work instructions.

• Assist with assembly, packaging, and shipment preparation of tooling and machined components.

• Identify and communicate quality concerns, process issues, and opportunities for improvement.

• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment to meet production and project deadlines.

• Support additional tooling, machining, and manufacturing activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing or machining.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with a high level of accuracy.

• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

• Basic math skills, including algebra and geometry.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules as business needs require.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a machine shop, tool room, manufacturing, fabrication, or CNC environment.

• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.

• Exposure to CNC machining, tooling, mold making, die making, or metalworking operations.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Career advancement opportunities

• Clean, modern manufacturing environment

• Hands-on training and professional development

• Stable industry-leading manufacturing organization

Interested? Apply today! Please use this link to schedule directly on my calendar https://calendly.com/dans465 

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