Entrylevel Pipeline Inspector Jobs in Morton Grove, IL

GENERAL OPPORTUNITIES | CANDIDATE POOL

Metalex is building a candidate pipeline for current and future manufacturing opportunities. This general requisition is intended for applicants with a range of experience levels, from entry-level production candidates to experienced machine operators, material handlers, warehouse forklift operators, professionals, and skilled Tool & Die candidates.

• General Factory / Production: Entry-level manufacturing and assembly; training for additional responsibilities; housekeeping and safety compliance.

• Main Machine Operator: Set up and safely operate production equipment such as stamping/perforating presses, expanders, cut-to-length equipment, lasers, turret presses, tube-forming equipment, and TIG welders; inspect parts and read drawings/routings.

• Press / Shear Operator & Set-Up: Set up and operate shearing, blanking, notching, piercing, and metal-forming equipment; make setup adjustments and perform quality inspections.

• Material Handler / Forklift Operator: Move and stage raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods; operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts; support material identification, routing, and safe stacking.

• Warehouseman / Shipping & Receiving: Pick and package orders, receive and tag material, stage raw coils, support shipping/receiving, skidding/banding, and operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

• Tool & Die - Levels 1-3: Set up and operate tool-room equipment; repair, troubleshoot, modify, fit, and maintain dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and tooling based on experience level.

• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow shop rules, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures.

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing; prior manufacturing experience is preferred for many skilled roles.

• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, routings, and/or work instructions depending on position.

• Basic shop-floor math and ability to use measuring/inspection tools such as tape measures, squares, calipers, protractors, and micrometers depending on role.

• Machine operation, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and quality inspection experience for operator-level positions.

• Stand-up and sit-down forklift experience/certification for material handling and warehouse positions; crane experience is a plus for some roles.

• Shipping/receiving, skidding, banding, order picking, ERP/system transactions, and material identification experience for warehouse opportunities.

• Tool-room machining, grinders, mills, drill presses, lathes, close-tolerance work, die repair, and precision measurement for Tool & Die opportunities.

• Attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, communication, housekeeping, and willingness to learn/train.

• Ability, as required by the position, to perform repetitive standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting of cumbersome/heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications vary by position and level. Candidates may be considered for opportunities that best match their experience, skills, shift availability, and current business needs. Some positions are entry-level, while skilled roles may require prior manufacturing, machine setup, forklift, warehouse, or Tool & Die experience.

Job Fair / Talent Pool Note: Submitting an application to this general requisition allows Metalex to consider the candidate for current and future openings. Placement into a specific position is based on qualifications and available openings.

E-Verify Employer: Metalex participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for newly hired employees in accordance with applicable requirements.