Manufacturing Support Specialist Location: 40 Chestnut Avenue, Westmont IL, 60559
Work Hours: 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $37 to $47 per hour
The Dixon Group is currently seeking a
Manufacturing Support Specialist to join our
Brass Division in Westmont, IL! This is a unique, hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working across multiple functions to keep operations running smoothly.
This position is designed for a versatile professional who can
support production planning, shop floor logistics, and maintenance coordination-helping ensure operational continuity and efficiency across the division.
What You'll Do:Scheduling Support & Production Planning
- Assist in coordinating daily and weekly machine scheduling to align with customer delivery commitments
- Monitor job queue priorities and communicate adjustments to floor supervisors and operators
- Support capacity planning for Acme Gridley machine cells during peak demand or personnel transitions
- Interface with materials and purchasing to ensure job readiness prior to setup
Material Handling & Shop Floor Logistics
- Manage inbound raw material flow and staging for screw machine production
- Coordinate finished goods movement from production floor to inspection, secondary operations, and shipping
- Maintain accurate inventory staging and in-process material accountability
- Support 5S and workplace organization standards across the division
Maintenance Technician Backup
- Provide first-response maintenance support for Acme Gridley multi-spindle screw machines during absences of primary technicians
- Capable of performing routine preventive maintenance, minor mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime
- Act as an informed liaison between production and maintenance functions when primary maintenance personnel are unavailable
- Support documentation of maintenance activities and machine history logs
What We're Looking For:- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 8 to 10 years of prior experience in a screw machine or high-volume precision manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of Acme Gridley multi-spindle screw machine operations, maintenance fundamentals, or equivalent mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or materials management
- Ability to read shop floor documentation, work orders, and job orders
What We Offer:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Competitive salary
- Bonus programs
- 401K retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
- Gym reimbursements, and more!
Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals! 
