Bales Metal Surface Solutions

10/30/2026

🔧 WE’RE HIRING! SET-UP TECHNICIAN (RACKING)

Looking for a great opportunity with a company that values its people? Join our team!

The primary focus of this role is racking and unracking parts for our nickel plating line. You’ll help prepare parts for plating, inspect finished components, and support our production team.

No prior experience? No problem! We’re willing to train the right person who is dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

💰 Pay: $18–$19/hour
🕕 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM (some overtime required)

Check Out Our Benefits & Perks!
➡️Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
➡️Life & Disability Insurance
➡️PTO, Paid Holidays & Birthday Paid as a Holiday
➡️401(k) with Employer Match
➡️Education, Training & Tuition Reimbursement
➡️Employee Recognition Programs
➡️Fun Company Events & Activities

Come be part of a team where we Work, Win, Play, Repeat!

📩 Interested? Apply today! https://balesusa.com/about-us/careers/

Bales is a family-owned business dedicated to treating employees right. We love what we do, respect work-life balance, and recognize team members for their hard work.

10/29/2026

🎃🍎 We celebrated Halloween a little early today, and it was SPOOK-tacular! 👻🧡

We enjoyed a delicious caramel apple bar and had some Halloween fun with games like Guess That Halloween Song 🎶, Share Your Favorite Halloween Photo 📸, and Pick a Candy to Win a Prize 🍬! There were plenty of treats, prizes, laughs, and festive fun all around!

And BTW… 🤔🍌🍎 Have you EVER seen a banana eat an apple before?! 😂 If not, well… now you have! Check out the photo below! 👀🤣

Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun and helped make our early Halloween celebration so sweet! 🧡🖤

WORK, WIN, PLAY, REPEAT

🎃👻

10/20/2026

📣 All set up and ready to go at the Elgin Community College Job Fair! 🎉

Stop by and say hi! 👋 We’d love to meet you and chat about opportunities!

📍 Elgin Community College
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
🎟️ Open to the public!

Elgin Community College

10/15/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING: Polishing Technician! 🔧

Have metal polishing experience and a keen eye for detail? Join our production team and put your skills to work!

We’re looking for a skilled Polishing Technician to enhance metal products through precision polishing and apply SPI mold finishes according to customer requirements. Your work will play an important role in delivering high-quality products with exceptional surface finishes!

✨ What We Offer:
💰 Weekly Paychecks
🗓️ Consistent schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift
🏥 Medical insurance to support your health and well-being
🦷 Dental insurance to help maintain your smile
👓 Vision insurance to support your eye health
💼 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
🏆 Employee Recognition Programs
🌴 Paid Time Off (PTO)
🎉 Holiday Pay: Enjoy paid holidays
🎂 Celebrate YOU! Enjoy your birthday off as a holiday!
…and more great benefits and perks to enjoy! 🙌

📍 Location: Downers Grove, IL

If you have metal polishing experience, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and are ready to contribute to a dedicated production team, we want to hear from you!

👉 Apply today: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bales-Metal-Surface-Solutions/jobs?jk=6d562e8c8d9a6160&start=0

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10/01/2026

🎉 Celebrating Manufacturing Day! 🔧

Today, we took some time to celebrate the incredible team behind everything we do! We enjoyed a delicious catered lunch featuring Italian beef and hot dogs 🌭🥪, followed by a little swag bag for everyone as a thank-you for their hard work and dedication.

Our team’s commitment, teamwork, and passion are what keep us moving forward every day. We truly appreciate everything they do—not just today, but all year long! 👏

Happy Manufacturing Day to our amazing team! 🏭❤️

09/28/2026

🔧 WE’RE HIRING — EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS! 🔧

✨ Polishing Technician — Experience Required
✨ Chrome Plating Technician — Experience Required

Looking for a company where your skills are valued? We offer a great opportunity to grow with a team that values its employees and work-life balance.

Benefits & Perks Include:
⏰ First-shift only
💵 Weekly Paychecks
🏥 Medical, dental & vision insurance
🌴 PTO & paid holidays
🎂 Your birthday off as a paid holiday
💰 401(k) with employer match
📚 Education, training & tuition reimbursement
❤️ Life, disability & accident insurance
🎉 Employee appreciation, wellness & team events

If you have the experience and are ready for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

📣 Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this post with your network!

👉 Learn more & apply: https://balesusa.com/about-us/careers/

Bales is a family-owned business dedicated to treating employees right. We love what we do, respect work-life balance, and recognize team members for their hard work.

09/14/2026

Today at work, we had a little treat! 🍧

If you’ve never had a Kona Ice, you definitely should! It was the perfect way to add a little fun and sweetness to our workday. 💙

Nothing like a little treat to brighten the day and keep everyone smiling! 😊

WORK, WIN, PLAY, REPEAT

09/10/2026

🌟 YOUR NEXT CAREER OPPORTUNITY COULD BE HERE! 🌟

One thing we've noticed when talking with candidates and sharing what we offer is how pleasantly surprised they are by our benefits and perks! 😊

Here are a few things that really stand out:
⏰ ONE SHIFT. MORE LIFE. — No 2nd, 3rd or rotating shifts! We believe in a great work-life balance so our team can enjoy their time both at work and at home.
🎈 BIRTHDAY = DAY OFF! — Your birthday is a PAID holiday because we think you deserve to celebrate! 🎂
💙 HEALTH BENEFITS, WITHOUT THE LONG WAIT — Our short waiting period for health insurance is another benefit candidates are excited to hear about.
🎉 A WORKPLACE THAT KNOWS HOW TO HAVE FUN! — Candidates also mention how much they enjoy seeing our activities, team events, and the fun we share on social media. We work hard, but we definitely make time for fun!

👋 KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT FIT?
If you know someone who would be a great addition to our team and has our industry experience, send them our way! We’d love to meet them.

👇 Click the link below to explore our benefits, perks, and current career opportunities! https://balesusa.com/about-us/careers/

✨ WORK, WIN, PLAY, REPEAT ✨

Bales is a family-owned business dedicated to treating employees right. We love what we do, respect work-life balance, and recognize team members for their hard work.

08/27/2026

We’re looking for an experienced Nickel Plating Technician to join our team!

We offer great benefits, including:
🏥 Health insurance beginning the first of the month following your date of hire
🌴 PTO & Paid holidays
🎂 Your birthday off as a paid holiday
🎊 Fun team events and activities
⏱️ Operate only 1 shift
💵 Weekly paychecks
➡️ and much more!

Know someone who would be a great fit? ❤️ Please share this post and send them our way! 📲

📩 Help us spread the word and find our next great team member! ⭐⚙️

Apply for the Nickel Plating Technician (1st Shift/Experienced Preferred) job in Downers Grove, IL! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

08/25/2026

We’re Growing Our Lab Team and looking for a hands-on Lab Team member to join us!

⚙️ Important: This is not a position where you’ll be sitting in the lab all day. The primary duties are performed on the shop production floor, working directly with our plating operations.

What We’re Looking For:
* 1–2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
* Someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced work environment
* A team player who is ready to learn, contribute, and get involved on the production floor

🙌 We Offer Great Benefits!
🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date
🌴 PTO and Holiday pay — including your birthday as a paid holiday! 🎂
💰 Weekly paychecks
💵 401(k) with company match
🎉 Fun team events and activities

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your network!

https://balesusa.com/about-us/careers/

🚨 Please note: We are not working with outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

Bales is a family-owned business dedicated to treating employees right. We love what we do, respect work-life balance, and recognize team members for their hard work.