Production Machine Operator

Production | Peoria, IL | Full-Time Pay: $30-35 per hour Reports To: Production Team Supervisor Good pay. Great benefits. Real machining work — custom parts, not the same piece over and over. If you take pride in precision and want a shop that respects your craft, keep reading. Rheo Engineering designs and builds powder handling equipment used to make life-saving medicine. As a Production Machine Operator, you'll turn Engineering's prints into accurate, finished parts on lathes, mills, press brakes, and more. What You'll Do Perform all machinist-related tasks on each project safely, responsibly, and effectivelyRead and interpret fabrication prints and drawings from the Engineering DepartmentRun precision machine tools and equipment, including hydraulic press brake, slip roll, vertical mill, horizontal bandsaw, drill press, hydraulic tube bender, and latheUse gauges and measuring instruments to hold tolerance requirementsSet up and use the right inserts, fixtures, and tooling for the jobDo the shop math — perform computations, interpret technical instructions and diagrams, collect data, and solve problemsRead and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manualsCoordinate with Engineering and the Production Team Lead to get every workpiece right and on timeProvide budgetary labor estimates for workpieces based on your machining knowledgePerform routine maintenance and daily cleaning on machine tools and equipmentDeliver quality work on time — quality, efficiency, and attention to detail are top priorities in this roleTake on other tasks as assigned by your supervisor What We're Looking For Experience High school diploma or GEDExperience with precision machining tools and equipmentExperience operating a forklift Software Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Teams for team communication Traits Detail-Orientation — high attention to detail and highly organizedExtreme Ownership — you see a project through from beginning to end, no matter the obstacleRespectful Communication — you communicate honestly and respectfully with your teamSafe Operation — you run tools and equipment with skill and with safety firstHands-On Craftsmanship — you excel when working with your hands Values Alignment Initiative: instinct for taking action to improve, solve, and deliver.Collaboration: proactive communication with your stakeholders.Competence: ability to do your job well.Reliability: persistent follow-through on commitments.Bold Humility: courage to speak, act, and listen without arrogance. Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree or completion of a related apprenticeship programExperience machining or forming stainless steel Why Rheo Steady work in a stable industry — the equipment you help build is used to make life-saving medicine, and that work doesn't dry up. A small shop where you're a name, not a number — about 100 people and a team that has your back. Real variety — custom work, not the same part over and over. And great pay and benefits to go with it. Benefits Leading medical insurance — consistently low rates compared to other businesses in the areaHealth Savings Account with employer contributions (plan-dependent)Dental, vision, and life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityIdentity theft insurance401(k) with 4% employer matchGenerous PTOPaid paternity and maternity leavePaid cell phone plan with stipend for a new phone every 2 yearsEmployee referral program Working Conditions This is a shop-floor position. You must be able to work on your feet for prolonged periods, bend/stoop, climb stairs and ladders, squat, kneel, push/pull, lift up to 50 lbs, and use vibratory and other basic tools, on an occasional to frequent basis depending on the project. Standard 8-hour workday, with overtime as requested by your supervisor. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this role, with or without reasonable accommodation. Rheo Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.