Job Description

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Our Company: Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc

is a global leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of both woven and non-woven fabrics. Based in Yorkville, Illinois, the company has a 140-year tradition of innovation and in 2015 invested in a new state-of-the-art, wide width coating and finishing line, and a new facility, that dramatically expand their ability to serve customers. Products include digitally printable textiles, specialty home products, tape-backing products and technical textiles for a wide variety of industries. Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc., is a Meridian Industries, Inc. company and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Aurora is also an industry leader with regard to sustainable manufacturing practices and a recipient of multiple Valley Industrial Association's (VIA) awards including Operational Excellence, Social Responsibility, Innovation, Culture, Safety, and Workforce Development.

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Why ASTG is a Great Place to Work:

Great work shift: Four 10-hour days.

We have Operator positions on both 1st and 2nd shift and we work a 4 day/ 40-hour work week. Monday - Thursday 10-hour days.

Competitive Pay & Benefits:

Our Operator rate is

$25.00/hour

and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and 401k plan.

Stability & Growth:

This is a

full-time position.

Supportive Work Environment:

We value our employees, the culture, and our environment and take great pride in making sure we provide a clean, safe workplace.

Make a Difference:

We're a small family-owned company where your work supports the sports, military, home decor, belting and several other diverse industries.

Currently, Aurora is seeking to hire full-time

Production

Machine Operators for our 4-day Monday - Thursday 10-hour shift. We're hiring for both 1st shift (5:30 am - 3:30 pm) and 2nd shift (2:00 pm - Midnight).

Position Summary

: The Production Operator will have on-the-job training to learn to follow the process paperwork, line-up material, and complete set-up needs. They will use a forklift, pallet jack and crane system for moving and unloading goods. They will perform a-frame set up and changes. They operate in a production setting communicating with all teammates for efficient production and completion of all daily production paperwork and labeling of finished products. The operator will run equipment and learn how to trouble shoot production and quality issues. They may complete process paperwork and production sheets along with other duties assigned by Lead or Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Stages all rolls for line up and set up Receives in material scanning labels with scanner Records run-time and stop time during work orders Uses saw to cut cores Cleans rollers and other equipment as needed Flags defects and inspects material while running Take on-line quality samples Use industrial sewing machine to sew seams Labels all finished product Use of tape measure, hand tools, band saw, and Pallet Jack Participate in lean manufacturing projects Has solid work ethic and attendance Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High school diploma or GED Manufacturing experience highly desired Ability to read process paperwork, Ability to read and use a tape measure, Ability to understand English, written and spoken. A combination of education and experience may meet the above requirements. This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship either now or in the future.

Physical Requirements and Equipment Operated

Prolonged standing/walking throughout full 10-hour shift Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push and pull. Ability to wear all required safety equipment. Vision: Ability to see up close, at a distance, and in low-light conditions. Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively or monitor machines and equipment through sound. Environmental Conditions: Working within manufacturing environment Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Operate forklift, pallet jack, small tug lift truck, hand tools and band saw

Aurora offers a host of benefits including competitive salary, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending plan, and 401k plan. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our search includes all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, or any other category as protected by law.
Pay Range for our Operators is $24.61 - $25.11 with automatic $1.00 increase in Feb 2026. Please apply using our Careers link on our webpage at www.auroratextile.com.