Production Operator – Welding Cell

Hourly
Prophetstown, IL
Posted on October 22, 2026
$17.00 - $17.00

Production Operator: Prophetstown, Illinois

Our customer in Prophetstown, Illinois, is seeking motivated individuals to join their manufacturing team. We're recruiting Production Operators to work full-time on 1st shift.

As a Production Operator, you will primarily support robotic welding operations by completing tasks throughout the welding cell that allow operators to continuously run parts through robotic welders while meeting production and quality standards.

Open to a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.

Responsibilities of the Production Operator:

Support robotic welding cell operations consisting of multiple welding machines.
Load, unload, and move materials and finished products throughout production.
Assist operators to maintain workflow and production efficiency.
Follow all production, safety, and quality procedures.
Perform general labor and manufacturing duties as assigned.
Operate production equipment and perform operator-level tasks after training.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Production Operator Requirements and Qualifications:

Manufacturing or production experience preferred but not required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Steel-toed boots required. Boot allowance upon hire.
Strong attention to safety and quality.
Reliable attendance.
Open to a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.

Pay for Production Operator: Starting at $17/hour.

Production Operator Benefits:

Health insurance.
Paid time off.
401k with company match.
Paid weekly.
Direct deposit.
Paid training.
Boot allowance.

Type: 1st Shift, Full-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Apply now!

Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves, at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!

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