Entry Level Manufacturing Jobs in Mount Prospect, IL

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Production Operator - 1st Shift at our Mundelein, Illinois manufacturing facility. In this entry-level manufacturing role, you will operate assigned equipment, inspect parts for quality, make basic adjustments, and complete production documentation while building foundational knowledge of production processes.

• Location: Mundelein, IL

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM

• Pay: $19.50/hour

• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

• Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.

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

• Monitor equipment during operation and inspect parts and finished products to help ensure consistent production and quality.

• Perform basic equipment adjustments and troubleshooting, referring more complex equipment or production issues to appropriate operators or supervisors.

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

• Read and follow basic blueprints, work instructions, and process documentation as required.

• Record production information accurately and complete required documentation.

• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in accordance with 5S standards and follow applicable safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

• Identify and report equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety hazards, and support material handling or other production activities as needed.

• No formal education requirement.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment operation.

• Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to use basic measuring and inspection tools.

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

• Developing knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.

• Basic recordkeeping and blueprint or diagram-reading skills.

• 3 to 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 parts.

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

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

• Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment and handle production components.

• Visual acuity is required to inspect parts and finished products.

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.