Cold Forming Operator

Job overview

The Cold Forming Operator role is onsite in Peru, IL, with pay of $21.50–$22.10 per hour. The operator helps produce precision metal components used in aerospace, automotive, construction, and energy industries. The role operates and monitors forming equipment, prepares tooling and materials, and checks parts against specifications. It contributes to reliable production by maintaining quality, equipment, and a safe work environment while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor cold forming machines and furnaces
• interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders
• set up dies, tools, and materials
• inspect parts using precision measuring tools
• maintain equipment and a clean, safe work area
• collaborate with engineering and quality teams to troubleshoot and optimize processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cold forming operator

peru il

unytite

metal forming

precision manufacturing

machine operation

quality inspection

blueprint reading

tooling and dies

$21.50–$22.10/hr

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, prescription, EAP, short-term disability, company-paid long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• optional vision, critical illness, accident, FSA and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) match
• prorated paid time off.

Why this role

Starting pay of $21.50 per hour with performance-based raises at 3, 6, and 12 months; benefits eligibility begins on stated timelines.

About the employer

Unytite is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Roll Forming. Sector: 33.