Now hiring for a Manufacturing Associate
Location: Lake Zurich, IL
Pay Rate: $18.00 – $32.00 per hour
Schedule:  Multiple shifts available including day, night, weekend, and off-shift schedules

Your Grind. Your Goals. Your Payday.
This Manufacturing Associate job in Lake Zurich is made for people who like to stay busy and build something real. You’ll learn fast, move fast, and stack that pay every week.

Looking for Manufacturing Associate jobs in Lake Zurich where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Responsibilities
Depending on department placement, duties may include:

Fabrication Technician

• Operate saws, drill presses, and fabrication equipment.
• Deburr, drill, tap holes, and perform sheet metal fabrication.
• Calculate measurements and bend allowances for production parts.

Molding Operator

• Operate plastic molding machines.
• Inspect, trim, count, and package finished products.
• Refill materials and perform quality checks throughout production.

Plater

• Support plating line operations.
• Follow rinsing, drying, inspection, and packaging procedures.
• Build racks and utilize proper plating techniques to maximize product quality and output.

Machine Shop Support

• Wash, deburr, tumble, package, punch, and assemble components.
• Support machining operations and operate CNC equipment as needed.

Mechanical & Electrical Assembler

• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical assembly.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and specifications.
• Align, fit, adjust, test, and troubleshoot machine components.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to complete customer projects.
• Assist with machine testing, final checkout, and installation when required.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production training is beneficial.

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and assembly drawings.
• Experience with fabrication, machine operation, assembly, packaging, quality inspection, or production environments is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to safely use required tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

Good place to work…the staff at this staffing agency were absolutely wonderful.” – Staffmark Production Team Member

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Associate you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• Fabrication Technician: Saw Operation Deburring, drilling and tapping of holes Drill press operation Sheet metal fabrication to include calculating bend allowances for cut size and hole.
• Molding Operator: Operate plastics molding machine Quality check parts Trim, count and package parts Fill materials as needed Plater: Provide support service to line operators.
• Understand and use proper post-plating procedures for rinsing and drying.
• Follow inspection and packaging procedures.
• Follow proper safety procedures, be knowledgeable about related safety devices and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (P.P.E.), Maintain a clean and hazard free work area.
• Learn racking techniques that optimize part quality and quantity.
• Must have ability to build racks to optimize quantity of new product.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Machine Shop Support position is responsible for providing support to the Machine Shop department through washing, deburring, tumbling, packing, punching and assembly.
• This position will also operate CNC machines as needed.
• Mechanical and Electrical Assembler: Perform all mechanical, pneumatic, and some electrical assembly operations.
• Must be responsible to adhere to customer specifications as set forth by the Project Manager.
• Required to lead multiple projects on the shop floor from the machine start date through the checkout process.
• Must be able to successfully and efficiently assemble all product lines.
• Must be proactive on monitoring the machine project schedule for assembly.
• Work with Project Manager and Assembly Lead/Manager while monitoring hours and resources.
• Take proper care of shop tools and make sure they are returned to their proper place daily.
• Must be able to read and understand an Assembly Drawing
• Must be able to fit, align and adjust all components on a machine for testing with no Supervision.
• Work with the Engineers on building mocked-up designs required for proper functionality of company equipment.
• Assist in the test and final adjustments of machines.
• May be required to assist in the on-site installation of machines.
• Take a Lead role in the World Class Checkout Process.

A Manufacturing Associate helps manufacture quality products through dependable production support, quality inspections, and efficient teamwork. This role combines hands-on work with attention to detail to support successful manufacturing operations.

The Manufacturing Associate follows production procedures, supports manufacturing equipment, maintains product quality, and contributes to efficient daily operations while maintaining safe work practices.

This profession offers rewarding opportunities for individuals who enjoy production and manufacturing.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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