IFC Operator

Johnson Electric • Vandalia, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The IFC Operator supports the Group Lead and Supervisor in maintaining quality, productivity, and on-time delivery in the assigned department. The role involves setting up and operating lamination equipment, guiding production operators, checking machine setups against job documentation and process requirements, and inspecting products to ensure they meet established specifications. The operator uses precision measurement and visual inspection equipment, completes and documents inspections, communicates production concerns, and follows applicable safety, operating, and quality procedures. This is an onsite role in Vandalia, Ohio, in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, routers, Bills of Materials, blueprints, and process specifications.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail when performing intricate and repetitive operations.
• Ability to use precision measurement and visual inspection equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machine setup procedures.
• Ability to complete required inspections and accurately document results.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to consistently and safely follow standard operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lamination, automated cutting, winding, or precision assembly processes.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, microscopes, eye loupes, or other inspection equipment.
• Exposure to CMM equipment or dimensional inspection programs.
• Experience setting up manufacturing equipment according to routers or job packets.
• Previous experience in electronics, medical technology, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience guiding or training other production operators.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Lead and Supervisor in achieving quality, productivity, and on-time delivery targets.
• Guide production operators in following established processes and meeting performance expectations.
• Set up and operate lamination equipment, including winders, automated cutters, CMM equipment, and lamination machines.
• Verify machine setups against routers, job documentation, and established process requirements.
• Use microscopes, magnifying equipment, calipers, micrometers, eye loupes, rulers, and related inspection tools to measure critical dimensions.
• Run approved CMM programs after completing required on-the-job training.
• Read and interpret work instructions, routers, Bills of Materials, blueprints, and process specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections at the beginning and end of production runs and at required intervals during the process.
• Inspect own work for compliance with quality requirements.
• Document inspection results and report process or product deviations.
• Identify and communicate equipment, material, process, or quality concerns to help maintain production flow.
• Follow applicable safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and quality-control practices.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Recognition programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Work under experienced and visionary leaders.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED