1st Shift Assembler & Polisher

Rohrer•Huntley, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing assembly and polishing tasks on tools and molds. The position requires a high school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in a similar role. The assembler and polisher will work with various machinery and tools, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications. This role also involves maintaining a clean and organized work area, participating in LEAN Manufacturing initiatives, and collaborating with engineers and production personnel to resolve issues. The position is on the 1st shift, with hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime as necessary. There are opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Requirements

High School Diploma
2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply drawings, instructions, etc.
Basic computer skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, work instructions, technical schematics & other drawings
Solid reading & mathematical skills
Demonstrated ability operate welding equipment
Demonstrated knowledge/experience using precision measuring & marking devices – rulers, micrometers, calipers & scribes

Nice To Haves

Career Advancement Opportunities → CNC Operator I & II, Lead CNC Operator, Design Engineer, Tool Room Manager

Responsibilities

Maintain all tools and machinery in clean working order.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Assist with other areas of the Tool Design operations as needed.
Confer with Design Engineers, Production Personnel, and others to resolve issues.
Recognize and correct safety hazards; report hazards requiring higher-level fixes.
Participate in LEAN Manufacturing initiatives as required.
Review work orders, drawings, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, procedures, and sequence of operations needed for assembly.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on metal stock.
Verify dimensions and assembly alignment are correct.
Operate mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
Verify finished work conforms to specifications.
Fit and assemble finished parts, making minor modifications as needed to produce the best fit of parts.
Disassemble combination forms to salvage tooling and place in proper customer bins.
Review work orders, drawings, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, procedures, and equipment needed for polishing.
Set up and operate a hand drill to drill/tap holes in molds for venting.
Position parts and remove surface defects with a palm sander, sandpaper, file, or steel wool.
Inspect finished molds for smoothness, contour, conformity, and defects.
Verify finished work piece conforms to specifications.
Fit parts together in preassembly to ensure dimensions are accurate.