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How much do factory associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for factory associate in Spring Valley, IL is $15.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a factory associate?

Factory Associates are workers who perform a variety of tasks in manufacturing plants or production facilities. Their responsibilities often include assembling products, operating machinery, packaging goods, inspecting items for quality, and maintaining a clean work environment. Factory Associates may work on production lines and are essential to ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently. The specific duties can vary depending on the type of factory and the products being made.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a factory associate?

To thrive as a Factory Associate, you need good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, safety protocols, and systems such as inventory management software is often required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and effective communication help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure efficient production, workplace safety, and seamless collaboration in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by factory associates and how can they be overcome?

Factory Associates often encounter challenges such as adapting to fast-paced production environments, maintaining high attention to detail during repetitive tasks, and ensuring safety compliance. Overcoming these challenges involves staying organized, following established safety protocols, and actively participating in ongoing training. Building good communication with team members and supervisors can also help address issues quickly and foster a supportive work environment.

What is the difference between Factory Associate vs Production Worker?

AspectFactory AssociateProduction Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesManufacturing facilities, assembly lines
Job DutiesAssisting in production, quality checks, equipment setupOperating machinery, assembling products, packaging
Industry UsageCommonly used in manufacturing and assembly industriesCommonly used in manufacturing and assembly industries

Factory Associates and Production Workers often perform similar tasks in manufacturing settings, with overlapping skills and work environments. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers, with Factory Associate sometimes emphasizing a broader role in supporting production processes.

What cities near Spring Valley, IL are hiring for Factory Associate jobs?

Cities near Spring Valley, IL with the most Factory Associate job openings:

Infographic showing various Factory Associate job openings in Spring Valley, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,615 per year, or $15.2 per hour.

Calibration Technician II

Toluca, IL

Advanced Technology Services
Machinery Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$28.82 - $36.85/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Advanced Technology Services rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 284 rated repair and maintenance companies


Job description

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

· Travels to customer site for calibration, repair, and technical support when necessary.

· Reads quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.

· Selects and installs accessories, such as adapters, indicating gauges, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture, and connects instrument or device to fixture, according to specifications, using hand tools.

· Sets controls to regulate factors, such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature, or vacuum, according to specifications, and activates test or calibration equipment.

· Observes readings on meters and gauges, and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements.

· Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument, using hand tools and precision measuring and calibrating instruments and equipment.

· Applies sealing compound on calibration mechanism to prevent readjustment of settings and loss of calibration.

· Rejects malfunctioning devices and routes devices to specified department for rework or salvaging of parts.

· Prepares calibration certificates and data reports.

· Processes required service report paperwork.

· Interacts with other departments and personnel to resolve any related issues.

· Assists in creation of calibration procedures as necessary.

· Evaluates calibration/repair jobs.

· Assists in developing new product capabilities and standards.

· Performs necessary database maintenance.

· May disassemble instrument or device to determine cause of defective operation and notify supervisory personnel of findings.

· Participates in Service/Quality Initiative; continually improves processes; quantitatively monitors processes. Completes required quality core classes and uses skills and techniques presented. Uses the Core Values in work environment. Adheres to company/customer safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

· Associates degree from a junior college or technical school; and four years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization; work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Desirable KSAs:

· Must be a team player

· Organized

· Self-motivated and able to prioritize

Competencies:

· Communications

· Customer Focus

· Safety

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range
$28.82—$36.85 USD
ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.

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