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Machine Operator | Day Shift | $22.50/Hour

Looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay, excellent benefits beginning on Day 1, and opportunities to grow?

Tempel Steel is hiring a Machine Operator for our Chicago manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll operate equipment that produces precision components used in motors, generators, transformers, and other products that power industries around the world.

If you enjoy working with your hands, reading blueprints, solving problems, and producing high-quality work in a team environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Tempel Steel?

• Starting pay of $22.50/hour
• Day shift schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) beginning Day 1
• Company contribution and 401(k) match
• Performance-based pay increases
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career
• A workplace committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate production equipment using blueprints and work instructions.
• Cut and fabricate aluminum extrusions to precise specifications.
• Measure finished parts using precision measuring tools to ensure quality.
• Complete tooling changeovers and basic machine adjustments.
• Inspect finished products and identify quality concerns.
• Troubleshoot equipment and material issues to maintain production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings is a plus.
• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment is helpful.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Background check required.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing facility where you'll operate industrial equipment, use hand and power tools, and work around moving machinery. Safety is our top priority. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, and employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and quality standards.

About Tempel Steel

Tempel Steel is a global leader in precision magnetic steel laminations for motors, generators, and transformers. Our products support industries including automotive, industrial manufacturing, and renewable energy. We are committed to innovation, quality, and developing great people.

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and believe great candidates come from many different backgrounds.

Tempel Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: Starting at $22.50/hour

If you're looking for a stable manufacturing career where your work matters and you can continue to grow your skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.