Weekend Embroidery Machine Operator Jobs in Bloomington, IL

• Safely operate Trim Department roll forming equipment to produce trim components that meet job specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Review schedules, work orders, trim drawings, part details, and verbal or written instructions to determine required material, profile, length, quantity, color, and gauge.
• Select, verify, and stage the correct coil or flat stock material for production, including confirming color, gauge, width, finish, and material condition before running parts.
• Set up roll form equipment, tooling, dies, stops, lengths, and quantities to accurately produce trim parts and stock blanks.
• Perform tooling changes and machine adjustments as needed to run different trim profiles, shapes, gauges, and lengths.
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts for proper length, profile, angle, color, gauge, finish, scratches, coating defects, and overall conformance to quality requirements.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures, micrometers, calipers, protractors, and gauges to verify part accuracy.
• Batch like parts, colors, gauges, and profiles when possible, to improve material usage, reduce changeover time, and support efficient workflow through the Trim Department.
• Bundle, label, stage, and move completed trim parts safely using appropriate skids, carts, forklifts, overhead cranes, or other approved material-handling equipment.
• Enter or verify required production, inventory, material usage, and quality information in the appropriate system or paperwork.
• Monitor equipment operation throughout the shift and identify abnormal conditions, machine issues, defective material, tooling concerns, or quality problems.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks, basic preventive maintenance, lubrication, housekeeping, and minor adjustments to keep the work area safe, clean, organized, and production ready.
• Communicate effectively with teammates, Group Leads, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, Receiving, and Leadership to support schedule commitments, product flow, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with troubleshooting, changeovers, material movement, stock replenishment, and other Trim Department needs as required.
• Follow all Nucor and American Buildings Company safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, quality standards, and housekeeping expectations at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and business needs.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Must be willing and able to work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand production schedules, work orders, part details, drawings, and written instructions.
• Must be able to accurately use tape measures and basic measuring tools.
• Must be able to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and working with fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to identify material by color, gauge, width, length, finish, and job requirements.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Must be able to safely lift and handle materials within company guidelines and request assistance or mechanical lifting support when needed.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts, overtime, weekends, or flexible hours as business needs require.
• Must demonstrate reliable attendance, strong communication, teamwork, accountability, and a willingness to learn.

• Previous experience operating roll forming, trim, press brake, shear, slitter, or other metal fabrication equipment.
• Previous manufacturing, metal building systems, steel fabrication, or construction-related experience.
• Experience reading trim drawings, blueprints, part details, or production specifications.
• Experience performing machine setups, tooling changes, equipment adjustments, or basic troubleshooting.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or material-handling experience.
• Experience entering production, inventory, or material information into a computer system.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Nucor's core values of Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement.
• Consistently adheres to all safety rules, procedures, and best practices, including proper use of PPE, safe equipment operation, and hazard recognition.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives such as audits, JSA reviews, pretask planning, and corrective actions.
• Takes ownership of personal safety and the safety of teammates by speaking up, stopping unsafe work, and reporting hazards or near misses immediately.
• Models a positive, teamoriented attitude and supports a culture where teammates look out for one another.
• Demonstrates a customerfocused mindset by ensuring product quality, reliability, and service align with Nucor's standards.
• Shows accountability in daytoday performance, including punctuality, work ethic, communication, and followthrough.
• Supports continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, and production processes.