Job ID: TH319417914
Location: Peru, IL
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/14/2026
Cold Forming Operator | $22.10 | Mon-Fri 4:00 pm- 12:30 am |Temp to Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $22.10 per hour
- Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 4:00 pm- 12:30 am
- Location: Peru, IL
- Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
As a Cold Forming Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our precision manufacturing process, transforming raw metal into high-performance components used in critical industries like aerospace, automotive, construction and energy. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a high-mechanical, high-impact environment where every part you form makes a difference.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor cold forming machines and furnaces to shape metal components to exact specifications.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
- Set up dies, tools, and materials for each job run.
- Inspect parts for quality and dimensional accuracy using precision measuring tools.
- Maintain equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
- Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be 18, or older
- High school diploma, or equivalent required
- Experience in forming, forging, or metal fabrication preferred. At least 1 year in manufacturing is required.
- Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, such as fixing machinery to changing tooling and dies.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail is a must.
Benefits and Perks:
- $22.10 hr
- Medical Benefits
- Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
Innovative Fastening Systems
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $22.10hr, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth

