Machine Operator

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Date: Jan 23, 2026

Location: Oregon, IL, United States

Company: Oregon Tool

Work Location: Oregon, IL  

 

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future. Let’s Get After It.

 

At Woods Equipment Company, we’re a passionate group of people driven by innovation and a commitment to creating the world’s most efficient agriculture products and attachments. Every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

Hourly Rate: $21.57/hr

Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

 

 

HOW YOU WILLMAKE AN IMPACT

Under supervision, responsibilities include setting up and operating moderately difficult machines, including but not limited to lasers, press brakes, and machining operations. Meets company quality standards and performs basic preventive maintenance.  Reads moderately difficult blueprints. 

 

DUTIES

  • Sets Up and Operates Machines
    • Sets up and operates moderately difficult machines.
    • Performs basic maintenance on equipment
    • Lay out and performs simple machine operations from drawings or instructions
    • Checks work using various inspection instruments.
    • Assists in problem solving machine issues
  • Oversee Parts
    • May include assembling parts
    • May include moving finished parts
    • Utilizes inspection instruments to assist in resolving discrepancies
    • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Communication and Documentation
    • Maintain open communication through conversation and both formal and informal documents

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred   
  • One to two years or more of related experience
  • Folow safety rules and procedures, and wear personal protective equipment
  • Keeps work area clean.
  • Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner
  • Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions
  • Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
  • Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes
  • Crosstrain and work in other departments as necessary

 

AVAILABILITY:

  • Available to work on site as required by job
  • Available to work 1st Shift Hours
  • Operator work a 40 hour week, plus overtime as required to meet production schedules. Overtime will be based on production demands.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Manual Dexterity: Work requires moderate speed and accuracy.
  • Physical Effort: Work requires a considerable variety of fairly steady active physical exertion
  • Working Conditions: Occasional exposure to moderately disagreeable features.
  • Hazards: Injury due to accident may require a doctor’s care.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
  • 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
  • Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
  • Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
  • Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Global company with small company feel 
  • Safety shoes reimbursed at $150 per year 
  • Safety prescription glasses through approved program

 

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

 

WHO WE ARE: 

 

Woods Equipment, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family of brands.

 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

 

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

 

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.