Production Assistant – CNC Tube Laser - 2nd Shift

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Located in Romeoville, IL

Salary: $21.00

Now Hiring: Production Assistant – CNC Tube Laser (2nd Shift | Temp-to-Hire)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: 400,000 sq. ft. facility | Romeoville, IL
Union Opportunity | Local 597
Starting Pay: $21/hour – Raise upon hire by company

We are seeking skilled Production Assistants to support our CNC Tube Laser operations on 2nd shift. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a strong manufacturing background who are looking to grow their skills. No prior tube laser experience is required — training is provided for the right candidate.


Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and operate CNC tube laser equipment under guidance of leads and operators
  • Set up machinery and ensure production meets quality standards
  • Read and interpret work orders and blueprints
  • Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, measuring tape, and angle finders (millimeter measurements)
  • Load and unload raw materials using overhead cranes
  • Lift, package, and move finished products
  • Perform light machine maintenance as directed
  • Maintain accurate ERP records
  • Communicate effectively during shift handoffs
  • Report equipment or production issues promptly

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma required; technical training or Associate’s degree preferred
  • 2–5 years of manufacturing or production experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in machine setup and troubleshooting
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Comfortable using calipers, tape measures, and angle finders (millimeter-based measurements)
  • Solid understanding of shop math (trigonometry a plus)
  • Experience in cutting, laser, or fabrication environments is a plus but not required
  • English comprehension required for safety and communication
  • Spanish-speaking resources available onsite
  • This is a skilled role – not general labor

Work Conditions

  • Physically demanding: standing, bending, lifting up to 60 lbs.
  • Exposure to noise, vibration, and varying temperatures
  • PPE provided: high-visibility vest, steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards, prescription safety glasses
  • Locker rooms and company-paid uniforms provided upon hire
  • No cell phones allowed on the shop floor

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • 4-panel rapid drug test (No THC for pre-employment; tested post-accident)
  • 7-year, all-county criminal background check
  • Must wear steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards

What to Expect

  • 5-day orientation on 1st shift
  • Temp-to-hire opportunity with full union benefits upon hire
  • Immediate hiring decisions following interviews

Express Office: Joliet
215 Brook Forest Avenue
Shorewood, IL 60404
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