Production Technician - SKF : Job Details

Production Technician Location: Elgin, IL About SKF: SKF has been making the world spin since 1907! SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotesleadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface. As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030 . SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion. Summary: Our manufacturing operation located in Elgin Illinois develops seals and precision elastomeric devices for the aerospace industry. SKF is seeking a Production Technician with a strong desire to be a part of a high growth company with a results-oriented culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, a self-starter yet able to take orders as directed. New hire would start on first shift (6am - 2pm), for purposes of training. After training period is completed, you will be expected to work your assigned shift. This position is compliant to US government ITAR requirements. Responsibilities:

• Operation of process equipment and others as assigned in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist others to provide and organized and clean workplace including: all areas of the plant, workstations, equipment, walkways, and locker rooms.
• Obtain operation checklist to determine work process.
• Manually Remove parts from wheeled cart.
• Follow specifications when performing work on the parts.
• Perform equipment operations such as molding rubber components, spraying adhesives, and grit blasting metals.
• Weigh parts to ensure items are within weight specifications.
• Demonstrate self-starting ability.
• Document required data into the computer.
• Follow verbal orders as directed.
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience and/or background in equipment operations such as molding rubber components, spraying adhesives and grit blasting metals.
• Computer Familiarity.
• Good English reading and comprehension skills.
• Must be available to work split shift.
• Candidate must have a strong desire to be a part of a high growth company with a results-oriented culture.
• Ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to self-start yet take orders as directed.
• Possess strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well as a team.
• New hire would start on first shift (6am - 2pm) for purposes of training.
• This position is compliant to US government ITAR requirements.

What You'll Love About SKF: Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous vacation plan. SKF Celebrates Diversity in the Workplace! We actively develop ourselves and our teams to enable outstanding delivery. We trust the strength of diverse teams and encourage agile ways of working. Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Many options for best in class medical and dental plans to fit your needs; a wellness plan that includes biometric screening and health risk assessment for you and your spouse and incentives for healthy living! Invest in your Future. Employees are eligible to begin contributions to the 401k plan after one year of service. Employees can contribute 2% - 50% of their pre-tax earnings. SKF Cares! The four fundamental cornerstones of SKF Care - Business, Environment, Employees, and the Community are critical for us to sustain long-term success. Much more! Growth opportunities, voluntary critical illness coverage, employee assistance program, life insurance, vehicle discount programs, mobile phone discounts, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all! Reports to: Channel Manager, Seals/Production SupervisorLocation: Elgin, ILJob ID: 20662 SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.By applying to this job you acknowledge how SKF treats candidate data. Click HERE to review the SKF Data Privacy Consent Statement.