Machine Operator 3-Forming Press

Fisher-Barton Inc.•Loves Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, strong organization skills, and can multi-task, and are looking for an opportunity to grow, turn that passion into a career as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator. Machine Operators operate, set up, program, maintain, and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines in a fast-paced environment. Fisher Barton values our 3C’s Culture, working every day to execute Customer Excellence, A Culture of Fairness, and Community Involvement. At Level 1, You will: Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics Lift and load parts Insert blanks manually into press and perform either hot or cold form operations Measure parts Keep an accurate record of the quantity milled and formed Inspect finished parts for Quality and Compliance Package customer parts Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of working areas Set up for all equipment in required time, per the control plan specifications Verify dimensions, type and characteristics of Raw Materials Load Coil, Strip or Blanks Set tension on Slack Loop Adjust and operate forming press/straightener to produce parts in accordance with specifications Set up milling machine Perform manual mill operations Replace milling heads Remove and isolate Scrapped/Non-Conforming Parts Perform operator maintenance (change out lubricants) and housekeeping of working areas Maintain safe working conditions in area of influence, document and correct acts or conditions. Set, align, and secure dies Set up ram strokes Set up required sensing, support equipment and instruments for feeders, lubrication, air, part ejection and sensors Program required sensing, support equipment and instruments for feeders, lubrication, air, part ejection and sensors Adjust/Set Counterbalance Troubleshoot machine issues, diagnose symptoms, isolate the root cause, and present solutions Participate on 8D/Root Cause/Problem Solving Teams Assist with the inspection of die (when required) upon completion of job Account for steel usage (as required) and accurately record piecework formed Write and update work instructions Provide or direct team member training The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

Requirements

3 Year Machine Operating experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator 3 team member
Proficient in all Machine Operator 3 skills, as defined on the site Training Matrix
Able to set up and troubleshoot presses, mills and auto-forming machines in a fast-paced environment
Experience training fellow team members
Proven problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to safely operate various manufacturing production machines

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent
5+ years of Machine Operating experience
Tool and die experience
Experience using Epicor

Responsibilities

Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics
Lift and load parts
Insert blanks manually into press and perform either hot or cold form operations
Measure parts
Keep an accurate record of the quantity milled and formed
Inspect finished parts for Quality and Compliance
Package customer parts
Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of working areas
Set up for all equipment in required time, per the control plan specifications
Verify dimensions, type and characteristics of Raw Materials
Load Coil, Strip or Blanks
Set tension on Slack Loop
Adjust and operate forming press/straightener to produce parts in accordance with specifications
Set up milling machine
Perform manual mill operations
Replace milling heads
Remove and isolate Scrapped/Non-Conforming Parts
Perform operator maintenance (change out lubricants) and housekeeping of working areas
Maintain safe working conditions in area of influence, document and correct acts or conditions.
Set, align, and secure dies
Set up ram strokes
Set up required sensing, support equipment and instruments for feeders, lubrication, air, part ejection and sensors
Program required sensing, support equipment and instruments for feeders, lubrication, air, part ejection and sensors
Adjust/Set Counterbalance
Troubleshoot machine issues, diagnose symptoms, isolate the root cause, and present solutions
Participate on 8D/Root Cause/Problem Solving Teams
Assist with the inspection of die (when required) upon completion of job
Account for steel usage (as required) and accurately record piecework formed
Write and update work instructions
Provide or direct team member training