Machine Operator I (6:00pm to 6:00am) D Shift
G&W Electric Co.
Operate and set up manufacturing machinery on night shift.
2 days ago ago
$20 - $23
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
lift assist
safety compliance
machinery setup
defect inspection
documentation
team training
- Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
- Set up and operate machinery using hand tools as necessary
- Inspect all work for defects prior to passing it on to the next operation
- Document actions by completing production and quality forms
- Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Disposed of hazardous chemicals properly
- Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of machine operator tasks as needed
What you bring
machinery
hand tools
high school
manufacturing
physical demands
6+ months
- Squatting/kneeling – frequent
- Must be able to read and interpret work instructions and effectively communicate with supervisor regarding manufacturing processes
- Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
- Bending/stooping – frequent
- Must have ability to operate a variety of machinery
- Standing – continuous
- Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles
- Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
- Lifting – frequent
- Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
- Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
- Has a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
- Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
- Variable hand/power tool use – frequent
- Walking – continuous
- Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
- Is able to safely use small hand and power tools
- Ideally has 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401 (k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons COâ‚‚
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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