Thread Roller Set Up Operator

Driv-Lok, Inc.•Sycamore, IL

5d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1940, Driv-Lok is a world leader and preferred manufacturer of fastening and joining component solutions. DRIV-LOK helps engineers, product designers and assembly managers achieve up to 50% lower assembly costs. DRIV-LOK applies a proven methodology for identifying fastening solutions that reduce costs, promote safety and efficiency, and enhance product performance. We are currently expanding to bring more innovation and high-performance solutions to our growing customer base. Join our collaborative, forward-looking team and help us build on our current success, find new and creative ways to solve problems, bring value to our customers, and be part of helping us achieve our goal as a leader in the metal manufacturing.

Requirements

Read, write and simple shop mathematics, and/or charts.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Typically have the equivalent of 1 to 3 years’ related experience with thread rolling machines such as Reed, Waterbury Farrel, and Anderson Cook.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, process sheets, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Have good communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with close tolerances.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.
Must be able to learn to operate the computer systems used at Driv-Lok.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, bend, and stand a majority of the shift.
Ability to perform to Driv-Lok, Inc.'s Environmental Policy and procedures through awareness of any significant environmental aspects that have been determined.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate and maintain the Thread Roller machines to produce manufactured product that meets quality requirements.
Understands the proper use of various precision measuring instruments.
Understands how to document and move materials to the next operation.
Must be able to read and understand the print requirements for thread rolled parts.
Can demonstrate knowledge and use of computerized SPC system with entering data according to procedures.
Understand all record keeping responsibilities, such as first piece inspection approval, lot splits and job card/scanner input.
Responsible for the daily lubrication of assigned machines.
Must be able to select proper dies, make adjustments, set die timing, select proper tooling, and do minor maintenance.
Understands thread specifications, including major/minor diameter, pitch, and lead requirements per print.
The skill and ability to set up and operate multiple machines in the department working with minimal supervision.
Does problem solving and ability to work with supervisor, engineering, maintenance and various other departments.
Understands what is required to meet specifications of a quality product.
Maintains good housekeeping in assigned area.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or his/her designee.