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Experienced Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Location: 

Dixon, Illinois, United States

Location: Dixon, IL, United States
Motivated to grow with a stable organization? SPX Cooling Technologies is a leading global manufacturer of sustainable evaporative cooling systems, servicing commercial HVAC and industrial markets for nearly a century. Hospitals, data centers, oil and gas refineries, power plants and process cooling facilities worldwide rely on SPX Cooling’s Marley, Recold and SGS brands. Beginning as the Marley Company nearly 100 years ago, it was the first cooling tower manufacturer to pioneer cooling solutions for large industrial applications. Since then, we have evolved to provide innovative solutions for iconic buildings and essential infrastructure.
New hires to SPX Cooling enjoy benefits that begin on the first day of work, including professional development opportunities such as mentorship and tuition assistance, a competitive compensation and bonus plan, flexible health plan, 401(k) match, and opportunities for career advancement.
SPX Cooling and its brands are active in more than 80 countries and is rapidly growing organically and through acquisitions, as part of SPX Corporation (SPXC).
With its people-centric culture, SPX prides itself on attracting top talent to the industry. Apply to work for an excellent team and help us keep the world cool!
Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of cooling towers, evaporative fluid coolers, evaporative condensers and air cooled heat exchangers providing full-service cooling solutions and support to customers in the power generation, petrochemical, industrial, refrigeration, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) markets for more than 100 years. SPX Cooling Technologies and its Marley, Recold and SGS product brands are part of SPX Corporation.

Shift:
2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday 2:15PM - 12:45AM with daily and Friday OT as needed.
New Hires will receive a $1,500 Phased Sign-on Bonus!
Pay Range:  $18 - $24 per hour

Shift Premium: $2
Benefits: 
•    Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Accident & Sickness Benefits start on first day of employment
•    401k with Company matching
•    Paid Vacation/Paid Sick Time/Paid Holidays

Job Description: 
The position will be responsible for working in the process of HVAC refrigeration manufacturing.  Under general supervision, the Machine Operator III will use advanced skills to operate fabricating machines, such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, punch machines, and CNC machines that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures. This position will also be responsible for various other duties based on the department they are assigned.
Activities/ Tasks:
•    Under General Supervision:
•    Load materials into the machine                                      
•    Perform own setups                                                     
•    Program and repair the machine                                      
•    Interpret mechanical engineered drawing                       
•    Troubleshoot most issues independently
•    Clean machines and preventative maintenance
•    Complete necessary paperwork
•    Report on supply levels
•    Train others
•    Additional duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Abilities:
•    Meet all product quality requirements
•    Ability to read a tape measure and ruler and to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
•    Ability to program CNC machine for multiple products
•    Ability to read mechanical engineered drawings
•    Knowledge of engineered specified tolerances
•    Ability to effectively change machinery for multiple set-ups given various product lines and material requirements
•    Ability to use precision hand tools such as square, protractor and caliper
•    Ability to clean and maintain tooling/equipment in proper working condition
•    Ability to keep a clean and safe work area
•    Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers and mechanics
•    Attention to detail
•    Have excellent attendance record
•    Ability to communicate well and work well with fellow employees 

Education and Experienced Required:

•    High school diploma or GED required
•    3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing operation 
•    3+ years’ experience operating fabricating machinery
•    1 to 2 years’ experience programming equipment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
•    Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, and working at heights
•    Perform repetitive motions
•    Plant environment with potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or excessive noise
 

Thank you for your interest in our company.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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