Machine Operator, Lvl C-2nd shift

Chicago Heights, IL RAIL Full-time Posted Oct 14, 2026
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About this role

Greenbrier is hiring a Machine Operator, Lvl C-2nd shift, full-time, on-site in Chicago Heights, IL, in the RAIL sector.

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Machine Operator Level C is responsible for operating various types of machinery to produce parts within dimensional tolerances, using select feeds and speeds based on alloy type, to obtain the best cutting conditions, and producing the longest tool life.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Follow all EHS rules and regulations.

Produce parts according to print requirements, and produce tooling, fixtures or other parts using various types of machinery.

Measure part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, or other types of measurement.

Maintain tools and equipment in good, clean working order to maximize tool life

Perform safety checks on every machine, keeping work area clean and orderly.

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to special processes.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to learn and understand basic machine operation.

Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Ability to use or learn to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.

Ability to learn process for determining and regulating speed and feed rates of machines.

Ability to work and communicate within a team setting.

Ability to recognize defects, out-of-tolerance measurements and escalating those matters to management.

Ability to document measurements and other criteria legibly when required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

One to three years’ work experience.

Experience working in a production environment using heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Exposure to a production environment that requires work both inside and outside in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Occasionally

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Frequently

Kneel/Squat: Frequently

Crawl: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Reach Forward: Frequently

Reach Upward: Frequently

Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Less than 10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Frequently

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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