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Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Danfoss
Freeport, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator 3rd Shift position at Danfoss?

The Impact You'll Make

We have an immediate opening for a 3rd Shift Machine Operator to join our inclusive team in Freeport, IL. This position involves operating and maintaining setups for conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate and assemble both metallic and nonmetallic components by performing the following tasks. The wage range for this position is $20.34 - $22.50.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Adheres strictly to safety regulations and actively promotes workplace safety.
  • Complies with all standard operating procedures, control plans, processes, and quality standards.
  • Efficiently sets up, operates, and dismantles unit assembly and sub-assembly workstations.
  • Exhibits flexibility in methods and ideas, responds positively to changes, and supports updates in procedures, processes, technology, responsibilities, and assignments.
  • Accurately fits and assembles parts into complete units, ensuring precise dimensions and proper alignment of assemblies.

What We're Looking For
  • High school diploma/(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

What You'll Get From Us
  • We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  • You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  • We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  • You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Salary : $20 - $23

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