Job Information
Aerotek Machine Operator in Crystal Lake, Illinois
John Crane, a manufacturer of Carbon Rings and Seals for the Oil Industry is seeking candidates for their production team which hosts a variety of opportunities - machine operating, grinder operating, quality control, material handling, cnc, and more.
Their product is extremely unique and most candidates won't have experience with it. The most similar product you can compare the pressed carbon to is cast iron. The purpose of the pressed carbon is to act as a seal/coupling/washer/etc and it is insulated and does not transfer heat.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Since John Crane likes to promote from within, most candidates will start as a Machine Operator in their Carbon Pressing Department. This person will be responsible for operating a machine that is responsible for taking powder carbon and pressing it into small rings. Or they may start off operating a grinding machine to grind down pieces to the proper size after doing a quality check with a mic/cal. They will also be taught how to do offsets on the machines to make sure parts are being produced to spec. Throughout the process, the person will visually inspect the rings for imperfections and stack the rings neatly into a huge bucket. The bucket will need to be moved into a giant furnace where the rings will cook and solidify for 5 days. They will also operate lapper machines and monitor through the progress.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
MUST HAVES -
*Previous production experience working with machinery
*Micrometer, caliper, drop gauge, or veneer experience
*Familiarity with blueprints
NICE TO HAVE
*Grinding experience
*Best machinery would include any of the following: Press Machinery, Manual Machines (Mill/Lathes/Grinders), Thermoforming Machines, or Injection Molding Machines. No Paper, Foods, and Medical Device Machinery.
*Have a strong mechanical aptitude
*Should know what "ID, OD" means
*GOOD vision to deal with small parts
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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.