Paper Blanking

BorgWarnerBellwood, IL
$20 - $28Onsite

About The Position

Perform duties to set up and operate automatic presses to blank friction material facings in accordance with customer requirements and high quality standards. Work from set up procedures, control plans, control plan addendums, press operating procedures and instructions: Produce on average 60,000 friction material facings per machine per shift. Demonstrate proficiency in setting up one (1) 60 ton press while simultaneously operating the other assigned press. Adjust servo feeds to correspond to part numbers being produced and for proper press timing and operation. Adjust press counterbalance for correct blanking press pressure. Adjust press ram to correct blanking height. Load, feed and replace coil stock through blanking presses and adjust guides for proper material flow. Program and align ink jet automated unit and ensure proper part number data and placement on material. Inspect first piece parts using gauges to ensure correct finished part quality and review with Floor Leader for signoff on job setups. Inspect parts throughout production run in accordance with control plan to ensure critical dimensions and finished standards are maintained and enter data onto operator check sheet. Unload press finished product onto material handling containers. Troubleshoot and inspect tooling press and ink jet unit when production problems arise and correct to maintain product quality, shim dies to gain acceptable finished part quality, replace broken or worn knockout die pins, modify dies to accept non-standard stock widths and stone and grind tooling surfaces as necessary to prevent scraping of friction material. Notify Team Leader of unusual equipment or material problems. Transport and store all production tooling and in Team Leader absence, conduct material handling for ALL incoming and outgoing material associated with machine centers. Grease die leader pins to ensure adequate lubrication and input routine work orders on production machinery. Ensure gauges are correctly calibrated, and initiate and hold defective material. Stock consumables on a daily basis. Produce prototype parts as requested and maintain and prepare required setup and production records. Use gauges, manual die carts, forklift truck, computer terminals and hand tools. Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Perform duties to set up and operate automatic presses to blank friction material facings in accordance with customer requirements and high quality standards.
  • Work from set up procedures, control plans, control plan addendums, press operating procedures and instructions.
  • Read and Write English.

Nice To Haves

  • Eligibility to Bid (Internal Candidates): Employees with less than one year of service are only eligible to bid on higher paying labor grade positions.
  • Eligibility to Bid (Internal Candidates): Employees with more than one year of service will receive first consideration.
  • Eligibility to Bid (Internal Candidates): Employees in a Disciplinary Step 1 are eligible to bid on any job.
  • Eligibility to Bid (Internal Candidates): Employees in Step 2 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
  • Eligibility to Bid (Internal Candidates): Employees in Step 3 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
  • Eligibility to Bid (Internal Candidates): If an employee accepted a new position, they cannot bid on the same or lower paying labor grade for 1 year.
  • Eligibility to Bid (Internal Candidates): If you were previously forced out of this job classification and are interested in returning to the position, you must complete a job bidding form.
  • Eligibility to Interview (Internal Candidates): Applicants must meet all criteria in the job bidding process.
  • Eligibility to Interview (Internal Candidates): Employees who have been interviewed within 6 months for the SAME exact position may not be re-interview.
  • Use gauges, manual die carts, forklift truck, computer terminals and hand tools.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate automatic presses to blank friction material facings.
  • Produce on average 60,000 friction material facings per machine per shift.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in setting up one (1) 60 ton press while simultaneously operating the other assigned press.
  • Adjust servo feeds, press counterbalance, and press ram.
  • Load, feed, and replace coil stock through blanking presses and adjust guides.
  • Program and align ink jet automated unit.
  • Inspect first piece parts and parts throughout production run.
  • Unload press finished product onto material handling containers.
  • Troubleshoot and inspect tooling, press, and ink jet unit.
  • Notify Team Leader of unusual equipment or material problems.
  • Transport and store all production tooling.
  • Conduct material handling for all incoming and outgoing material associated with machine centers in Team Leader's absence.
  • Grease die leader pins and input routine work orders on production machinery.
  • Ensure gauges are correctly calibrated.
  • Initiate and hold defective material.
  • Stock consumables on a daily basis.
  • Produce prototype parts as requested.
  • Maintain and prepare required setup and production records.
  • Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Optional Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Participation in the Employee Incentive Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company Paid Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
  • Additional Family-Friendly Benefits
  • Mental Wellbeing Support
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