Gauge Setter

Regal Rexnord•Downers Grove, IL

1d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Gauge Setter supports the production of quality precision components by setting up a variety of gauges for production jobs. The role requires understanding tolerances and the imperial measurement system and translating blueprint requirements into gauges used to verify that parts meet specifications. The position is fully onsite at the designated Regal Rexnord office.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or qualified experience.
Equivalent of 1 to 2 years of inspection or gauging experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including decimals, fractions, addition, and subtraction.
Strong application knowledge of calibration and metrology systems, including developing, improving, and approving gauging methodologies and designs.
General or application knowledge of quality assurance systems and blueprint interpretation.
Ability to work with others to solve daily gauging problems and develop improvement ideas.
Proficiency in time and project management.
Experience in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions in English.
Ability to lift gauges up to 50 pounds, stand for an entire shift, reach overhead to retrieve gauges, stoop, crouch, and push or pull a cart loaded with heavy gauges.
Ability to work overtime on weekends.
Ability to work one of the following shifts: 3 a.m.–11 a.m., 4 a.m.–noon, or 5 a.m.–1 p.m., and train on first shift, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
Federal export-control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. persons or candidates who can qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.

Responsibilities

Set up gauges—including calipers, micrometers, air gages, indicators, stand gauges, plate gauges, and special test equipment—using blueprint specifications.
Set up and adjust gages using blueprint specifications, master parts, Jo Blocks, and set rings, and periodically verify gauge setups.
Set up Go/No Go plug gauges, snap gauges, and thread gauges, and stack Jo Blocks.
Recommend gauge-setting standards to standardize setups, support training, minimize setup issues, and reduce gauge wait times for manufacturing.
Work with quality and design engineering on new or modified gauging when needed.
Train, guide, and support co-workers in the gauge crib.
Use calibration software to assign gauges and track their locations across departments.
Help manufacturing troubleshoot and resolve gauge issues.
Maintain and support KPI metrics in assigned areas.
Follow and implement company safety and work rules.