Manufacturing jobs in DeKalb County
Electro Mechanical Technician - Nights
Multi-skilled maintenance technician at Nestlé's DeKalb facility - maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems on 3rd shift (7:00 PM-5:00 AM, Sunday-Wednesday), with preventive/predictive maintenance and quarterly bonus. Verified live on Nestlé's own job portal (Job Requisition 424412) on November 2, 2026; the portal listing shows no posted date.
1st Shift Refrigerated Products Assistant Production Manager
The Suter Company is hiring a 1st Shift Assistant Production Manager for its refrigerated products operation in Sycamore. Apply through the company's own job listings page.
Amada Laser Operator - 2nd Shift (12pm-8:30pm)
Set up, program and operate Amada laser cutting machines to cut, shape and etch steel, aluminum and other materials to blueprints and work orders. Requires at least 2 years of experience operating Amada laser machines or similar equipment.
Production Control Specialist - 2nd Shift (12pm-8:30pm)
Analyze, plan and review the production schedule on 2nd shift — monitor material movement, inventory control and accuracy, and schedule and coordinate production from customer orders.
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (12pm-8:30pm)
Responsible for all manufacturing processes in the facility on 2nd shift — set daily, weekly and monthly objectives, directly supervise production team members and enforce safety standards.
Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift (12pm-8:30pm)
Perform standardized quality checks and inspections across fabrication, picking, packing, shipping and final audits on 2nd shift, checking work against prints and specs. High school diploma/GED; 0-2 years of experience or basic fabrication knowledge.
Operator I — 3rd Shift
Production operator position on third shift at IDEAL's Sycamore manufacturing campus, running equipment and hand tools to make electrical tools and connectors. High school diploma/GED and a pre-employment physical are part of the listing.
Supervisor, Quality 1st Shift
Hands-on quality leader at the DeKalb plant who supervises and coaches technicians and leads and ensures compliance with food safety and quality standards. Drives GMP practices, CAPA/root-cause work, audits and continuous improvement.
AutoCAD Drafter / Detailer
Executes general arrangement and manufacturing drawings for tanks and associated equipment utilizing AutoCAD. Handles daily processing of orders and customer approval drawings plus drafting and design projects.
CNC Machine Operator
Sets up and operates NC and CNC equipment in the fabrication department to produce parts and components to print and specifications. Operates the NC LVD press, Wiedermann and Whitney equipment, performs inspections and edits programs as needed.
Maintenance Director
Leads maintenance operations across all North American manufacturing facilities with a strong emphasis on the DeKalb, Illinois plant. Drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs, reliability improvements and capital upgrade projects.
Manufacturing Engineer - Controls
Designs, implements and reviews procedures and equipment in the manufacturing environment, including stamping and punch presses, lasers, conveyance systems and automation equipment. Creates and edits PLC, PMC and TP programs and executes capital projects.
Manufacturing Engineering Lead
Provides day-to-day technical leadership and coaching for plant Manufacturing Engineers and supports capital and continuous improvement projects. Serves as the Director's primary technical and operational partner across four manufacturing plants.
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineering position (portal ID 979) listed for CST's DeKalb, IL location on the company's official applicant portal.
Press Operator - Fabrication
Sets up and operates mechanical and hydraulic presses, up to and including the 2500 Ton press, to safely produce product per instructions and blueprint. Typical hours Monday through Thursday 5:45AM-4:15 PM; performs first, in-process and final inspections.
Steel Process
Sets up and operates the cut to length line to provide prepared steel, adjusting automatic cut to length, leveler, blaster and edge coating equipment. Performs in-process and final inspections and conducts steel inventory as requested.
1st Shift Sanitation Technician
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production and processing equipment to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, including following sanitation procedures, handling cleaning chemicals safely, and completing required HACCP documentation. The role works first shift, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Saturdays possible) at the Sycamore plant, with starting pay of $22.00 per hour.
Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift
Maintains and repairs critical plant equipment in DeKalb, performing preventive maintenance and supporting projects for reliable mechanical and electrical systems. Second shift position with core hours 1pm to 9:30pm; overtime and varying times may be required.
Material Handler - 1st Shift
Moves raw materials and finished goods for refrigerated products production at the Bethany Road plant in Sycamore — forklift and pallet jack work, shipping/receiving help, and inventory support. First shift, Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Starting pay $20.00 per hour.
Supervisor, Quality 2nd Shift
Hands-on quality leader at the DeKalb plant on 2nd shift (core hours 3pm-12am) who supervises technicians and leads and ensures food safety and quality compliance. Drives GMP practices, CAPA/root-cause work, audits and environmental monitoring.
Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
Manages the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security team at the DeKalb facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Leads EHS programs, incident investigations and safety and environmental goals as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Assembler - 1st Shift
Assembles and packages refrigerated products on the production line at the Bethany Road plant in Sycamore — setting up equipment, packing product into retail packages and boxes, labeling, and palletizing. First shift, Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Starting pay $19.00 per hour.
Assembler - 2nd Shift
Assembles and packages refrigerated products on the production line at the Bethany Road plant in Sycamore — setting up equipment, packing product into retail packages and boxes, labeling, and palletizing. Second shift, Monday-Friday 3:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Starting pay $19.00 per hour plus a $2.00/hour shift premium.
Production Supervisor
Responsible for all manufacturing processes in the facility, setting daily/weekly/monthly objectives and directly supervising production team members. Requires experience being fully responsible for a 2nd Shift and a lean manufacturing background.
Capex Engineering, Project Management and Ops Excellence Leader
Senior capital-projects and operations-excellence leadership role with DeKalb listed among its two work locations.
Safety Specialist I
Promotes and maintains a safe workplace across Suter's Sycamore production facilities — safety audits and inspections, training, incident investigation, and OSHA compliance programs. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Starting pay $55,000-$70,000 per year; 12 months of safety-related experience and OSHA 30 training (or willingness to complete it) required.
Material Handler - 2nd Shift
Warehouse and production material handling for refrigerated products at the Bethany Road plant in Sycamore — moving materials to production lines, finished goods to storage, and loading/unloading in shipping and receiving. Second shift, Monday-Friday 6:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Starting pay $20.00 per hour plus a $2.00/hour shift premium.