Assembly Operator

Company: C. Cretors and Company
Location: Wood Dale
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ASSEMBLY OPERATOR B Reporting to: Assembly Lead Salary: $18-21 per hour Position Description: The Assembly Operator B will be tasked with assembling machinery. The Assembly Operator B will apply knowledge of electrical theory and procedures, shop mathematics, wiring diagrams, materials, and layout techniques in assembling machines. Key Performance Outcomes: Refer to union contract. Key Responsibilities: - Clean equipment - Material Handler breaking down equipment after testing. - Use hand tools. - Able to follow job pick list. - Use micrometers, calipers, ruler and other measuring instruments. - Set-up jobs and choose proper tools for the application. - Training to read wiring diagrams. - Able to test equipment – using Hi Pod tester. - Multitask and flexibility from one job to another. - Ability to build machines to electrical specifications. - Adhere to all safety procedures and instructions. Assembly Operator Qualifications: Education/Certification: - High School Diploma, Minimum 18 years of age. Required Knowledge: - High School level reading and writing in the English language. High school level math. - Wiring Diagrams and electrical experience Experience Required: - Manufacturing Plant experience preferred. Skills/Abilities: - standard computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience with ERP systems (INFOR) is preferred. Job Expectations: Ability to operate normal and customary equipment/technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time. Please Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all role responsibilities, skills and standards required. Other responsibilities, skills and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change requirements at any time. The position requires entry into the I.A.M & W union. Please complete this survey to help move your application process further. https://go.cultureindex.com/p/pLlonzBoACbPaarsU3o Company Description C. Cretors & Company, established in 1885, is a leader in the multi-billion U.S. concession business, and is widely credited as being the catalyst for the creation of the modern concession industry with the original popcorn machine patent. Today, we are the leading designers and manufacturer of Concession, Food Service and Food Processing equipment that provides worldwide solutions and is long considered the cornerstone in the industry. The Foodservice Equipment division, established in 1885, introduced the first patented steam driven popcorn machine that popped corn in oil. The Foodservice Equipment Division has expanded to include cotton candy, warmers, dispensing systems and other specialty equipment. A wide selection of caramel and savory coated popcorn and roasting equipment has been developed and is quickly expanding into gourmet retail popcorn shops and other specialty food outlets. The core values of quality craftsmanship and technical innovation that guided Charles Cretors more than five generations ago continue to be the hallmark of all Cretors' products today. The engineers and designers in these divisions continually dedicate themselves to developing new equipment design while striving for product excellence. The Food Processing Systems division, established in 1967, patented and introduced a continuous production line featuring a hot air fluidized bed oven for high-volume popcorn production. The production line has been adapted to produce other snack foods, cereals, and specialty products. C. Cretors & Company was originally founded in Chicago, Illinois. As of 2026, we continue to manufacture in Illinois, where it continues to be family owned and operated. We are a fifth-generation family owned and operated company in Wood Dale Illinois. Come join us and be a part of our family. We can't wait to meet you! Company Description C. Cretors & Company, established in 1885, is a leader in the multi-billion U.S. concession business, and is widely credited as being the catalyst for the creation of the modern concession industry with the original popcorn machine patent. Today, we are the leading designers and manufacturer of Concession, Food Service and Food Processing equipment that provides worldwide solutions and is long considered the cornerstone in the industry. The Foodservice Equipment division, established in 1885, introduced the first patented steam driven popcorn machine that popped corn in oil. The Foodservice Equipment Division has expanded to include cotton candy, warmers, dispensing systems and other specialty equipment. A wide selection of caramel and savory coated popcorn and roasting equipment has been developed and is quickly expanding into gourmet retail popcorn shops and other specialty food outlets. The core values of quality craftsmanship and technical innovation that guided Charles Cretors more than five generations ago continue to be the hallmark of all Cretors' products today. The engineers and designers in these divisions continually dedicate themselves to developing new equipment design while striving for product excellence. The Food Processing Systems division, established in 1967, patented and introduced a continuous production line featuring a hot air fluidized bed oven for high-volume popcorn production. The production line has been adapted to produce other snack foods, cereals, and specialty products. C. Cretors & Company was originally founded in Chicago, Illinois. As of 2026, we continue to manufacture in Illinois, where it continues to be family owned and operated. We are a fifth-generation family owned and operated company in Wood Dale Illinois. Come join us and be a part of our family. We can't wait to meet you!

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