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MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Production Operator - 2nd Shift at our Mundelein, Illinois manufacturing facility. In this entry-level manufacturing role, you will operate production equipment, inspect parts for quality, complete basic equipment adjustments, and support safe, consistent production.

• Location: Mundelein, IL

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM-2:00 AM

• Pay: $19.50/hour

• Other Compensation: $2.50 shift differential

• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

• Overtime: Regular overtime is expected.

• Operate assigned production equipment according to established work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Monitor equipment and production processes to support consistent output and product quality.

• Inspect parts and finished products to confirm they meet quality specifications.

• Perform basic equipment adjustments and troubleshooting to help maintain production.

• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools to verify product dimensions.

• Read and interpret work instructions, process documentation, and basic blueprints as required, and accurately record production information.

• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in accordance with 5S standards; identify and report equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety hazards.

• Follow applicable safety, environmental, and quality procedures and support material-handling and production activities as needed.

• No formal education credential required.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment operation.

• Basic math and measurement skills.

• Ability to work under general supervision, complete routine production tasks, and perform basic troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, process documentation, and blueprints as required.

• 3-12 months of manufacturing or production experience.

• This role involves standing and walking for extended periods during the shift.

• Employees in this role frequently bend, reach, and handle materials or production parts.

• The position requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds as required.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.

• The role requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and handle production components, along with visual acuity to inspect parts and read gauges or production documentation.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

• Virtual healthcare resources

• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com.

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At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.