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Machine Operator
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Illinois, Waukegan | |
 Nov 12, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Machine Operator
Wage: $19.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm Are you simply working for the weekend? Apply now to begin your meaningful career through QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Machine Operator at a company in Waukegan, IL. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift. Apply now! Machine Operator Responsibilities: - Operate machinery to place and/or secure electronic components onto printed circuit boards per customer specifications - Adjust dimensions of conveyor for pallets used to hold and transport PCB's through the wave-soldering process, using precision instruments and hand tools - Place loaded pallets on conveyor line of machine and monitors pallets moving through the process verifying that timing, temperatures and dimensions are set according to given standards - Observe meters, gauges and indicator lights to ensure that soldering of PCB's conform to processing standards - Run first piece of the job to ensure that the board is correct based on instructions - Examine sampling of soldered boards to detect any substandard soldering, discussing quality of soldering with coordinator - Clean parts and interiors of machines and replenish fluids in machines and equipment - Return substandard boards to associates for repair - Operate surface mount robotic machine that places electronic components onto PCB's - Perform lot inspection on boards - Review and release of final product within a specific work center Requirements for Machine Operator: - Ability to pass literacy, soldering and IPC operator proficiency tests - Ability to lift up 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects - Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift - Ability to differentiate colors - Manual dexterity along with small motor skills - Good eye-hand coordination - Familiarity with electronic components, polarity and values helpful - Previous mechanical and/or inspection experience helpful gurnee@qpsemployment.com IND019 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |