1ST SHIFT SET UP OPERATOR

1ST SHIFT SET UP OPERATOR

Smalley LZ - Lake Zurich, IL

Overview

Salary Range $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Category Manufacturing

Description

Smalley is the global manufacturing leader of precision metal formed products known for our Spirolox retaining rings and Crest-to-Crest wave springs. Our success is propelled by our inventive spirit, devoted team members, extensive engineering proficiency, and technical ability, cultivated by over 100 years of manufacturing excellence. We supply to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, robotics and industrial machinery supporting over 70% of the Fortune 500 global manufacturers. We are proud of our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products, relentless pursuit of improvement, and unwavering dedication to providing excellent service to our valued customers.

At Smalley, we take pride in cultivating an inclusive work environment that values creativity, collaboration and diversity. We believe in our associates' unique perspectives that they bring to every challenge, which is why we will empower you to push the boundaries of what is possible. We are committed to nurturing an enjoyable work atmosphere demonstrated through activities such as Spirit Days, Cancer Awareness events, Health and Wellness activities, and fun sports opportunities to play in basketball, bags, and ping pong tournaments!

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package as well as: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, and more!
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Ongoing learning and training and development opportunities
• Company and department led team-building activities and events

Responsibilities

• Learns to independently set up 25% and operate 100% of the machine groups in the respective area
• Opens and closes each job
• Loads wire efficiently and safely using appropriate tools and removes empty spools
• Measures and inspects the wire quality throughout each step of the set up process
• Operates all testing equipment including: micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Retrieves all gauges, tooling, racks, and materials needed
• Demonstrates the ability to perform heat sampling
• Removes and installs machine tooling
• Sets up machine(s), adjusts tooling, sets parameters for each job
• Assists leads and supervisors with teaching and training machine Operators with day-to-day responsibilities
• Learns to complete basic troubleshooting and adjustments to machines
• Communicates regularly with machine Operators regarding any machine issues
• Demonstrates the ability to perform wire rejection procedures
• Participates in cross departmental work production based on business needs
• Learns and upholds defined quality standards to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and optimize work efficiency
• Strives to achieve team and individual specified production targets

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or related environment
• Mechanical experience including: operation of high speed automatic and semi-automatic equipment required
• Set up and adjustment of metal forming processes (stamping, forming, shearing) required
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment and ability to identify machine problems required
• Experience measuring parts with precision instruments including: micrometers, digital calipers, etc.
• Pass required exam of math and English

Apply today and discover the opportunities that await you!