1st Shift Machine Operator (Weekends Required)

Wieland•Buffalo Grove, IL

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for producing and inspecting assigned work orders, primarily by operating and maintaining Fin Tube milling centers. The role includes preparing and reviewing material scans before production, producing items for quality review, performing production quality checks, troubleshooting tools and production elements, and identifying tube defects. Operating an overhead crane may also be required. The employee must follow applicable safety and environmental guidelines and works with the team lead for assignments. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor. The role involves setting up Fin Tube machines and performing progressive milling operations to meet precise tolerances and customer-drawing specifications. Training for facility-specific duties will be provided.

Requirements

Good written and communication skills.
Ability to perform machine setups and quality troubleshooting as instructed to minimize disruption to production flow.
Ability to understand measurement math involving decimals and fractions and perform other basic math functions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and platforms, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, a hard hat, and ear plugs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (preferred).
CNC machining experience.
Manufacturing experience, preferably with knowledge of machine functions and interfaces, including HMI input and output, calibration methods, programming, printing or labeling auxiliaries, and computer input for production order start and finish operations.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Fin Tube machines, understanding tube types, material dimensions, tube structure, defects, and condenser or boiler conformance.
Perform progressive milling operations while meeting tolerances and finishing requirements specified in customer drawings.
Inspect in-process material according to work instructions and report nonconforming material for appropriate identification or disposal.
Prepare and review material scans before production and conduct quality checks during production.
Troubleshoot tools and production elements and identify tube defects.
Operate an overhead crane as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace, and ensure PPE, equipment safeguards, and protective devices are used and functioning according to EHS standards.
Record quality data, scrap counts, and material usage in WFS to accurately document inventory and product movements.
Report incidents that may affect the work area, material being produced, or team members to a supervisor.
Suggest job-related improvements and cost-saving ideas.
Perform related duties as assigned.