Machine Operator (Apprentice)

Title: Machine Operator (Apprentice)
Location: Belvidere, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st 
Compensation: $20/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan. 

Job Duties: 

•  Polish feeders and accompanying tooling by hand using abrasive and pneumatic tools

• Teardown feeders for painting and reassemble. Prep and paint when required

• Drill and tap necessary holes on feeder tables using blueprint and verbal instructions

• Assist with fabricating and assembling feeders per job order, verbal instructions and
  blueprints

• Verify conformance of workpiece to specifications using square, ruler and tape measure

Qualifications: 

•  High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Associate’s degree,

• Vocational training, or classes in a technical field preferred

• Willing to learn TIG welding on stainless and mild steel

• Basic mechanical and/or metal working experience

• Previous experience using basic measuring tools

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain through onsite training

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.