Metal Technician

Suncast Hiring Team•Batavia, IL

16h•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Metal Technician is responsible for the operations of the assigned roll former, stamp, and powder coating line. Responsible for meeting or exceeding productivity, safety, housekeeping, and quality standards within the assigned area. This is a full-time hands-on position that requires strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills. Must be available to work overtime on weekends when required due to the production schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience working with a variety of hand tools required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Basic math skills required, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, as well as perform measurement and fraction/decimal conversions.
Ability to enter data into established databases and spreadsheets. Navigate varying software systems, to locate correct documents.
Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment, requiring regular standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
Must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Must be available to work overtime without advanced notice.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of roll form tooling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate progressive stamping press.
Set up and operate the roll forming line and other machinery used in the production process.
Assist with the setup and operation of the powder coating system, including the wash line and oven.
Read and understand piece part prints and quality control documents.
Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment, while meeting quality standards.
Test-run new roll form tooling to generate sample parts. Strong knowledge of roll form tooling and ability to evaluate and generate improvement opportunities to tooling and process.
Be able to handle raw material with overhead crane and load roll forming machine with raw material.
Be able to determine condition of tools; clean when necessary and verify coolant levels in the equipment.
Work in a fast-paced environment with fast-changing schedule priorities; report productivity.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Provide a high level of attention to detail.
Prepare for next coming job to minimize changeover.
Work with a variety of hand tools safely.
Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping practices.
Perform additional duties as required.