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About this $24/hour - Machine Operator - 1st Shift role at Zurn Elkay

Zurn Elkay · Onsite · Freeport, IL
$24/hour - Machine Operator - 1st Shift

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

$24/hour

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Machine Operators primary function is to set up, run, and oversee machines that produce or process materials, contributing to consistent production output, while minimizing downtime or defects.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Load raw materials into the inventory system
  • Store and retrieve offcuts for reuse in production processes
  • Monitor tooling performance and coordinate timely replacements
  • Perform quality inspections on finished goods to ensure compliance with standards
  • Perform routine checks and minor maintenance; report major issues to technicians.
  • Collaborate with the Planning department to meet production requirements
  • Complete daily inventory cycle counts following standardized work instructions
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the machine operation area
  • Execute system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate required reports
  • Work safely and effectively, adhering to all safety protocols
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth material flow
  • Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skill & Experience Requirements:

  • Experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with inventory systems and ERP software (JD Edwards preferred)
  • Strong understanding of tooling maintenance and performance monitoring
  • Knowledge of quality inspection procedures and standards
  • Perform routine checks and minor maintenance; report major issues to technicians.
  • Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
  • Good attendance record; no culpable absences
  • Effective communication skills with supervisor and team
  • Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
  • Available for overtime when necessary to meet production goals

The standard schedule for 1st shift is Monday - Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM


The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.


The range for this position is $19.76/hour-$24.21/hour.


Total Rewards and Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Health Savings Account
  • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Matching Gift Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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About Zurn Elkay

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide

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