Setup Operator

Position Title: Set‑Up Operator

Wage: $20.00 - $23.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am - 4:30pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Setup Operator for a metal stamping and fabrication company in Schiller Park, IL. In this hands‑on role, you'll set up, align, adjust, diagnose, and maintain a variety of equipment, including riveters, hardware insertion machines, and tapping and welding equipment. This is a high‑ownership position where your mechanical expertise directly drives production success. Apply today!

• Clean, assemble, install and align tools, fixtures and dies in appropriate equipment according to work instructions and specific set‑up requirements.
• Set up machines and stage appropriate subcomponents for the operation.
• Set and fill applicable lube systems.
• Ensure accuracy of the lubrication in use versus specifications.
• Assist in set‑up changes, as applicable.
• Observe machine operation and perform limited dimensional inspection to detect defects or equipment malfunction.
• Initiate troubleshooting and resolve production performance problems.
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance duties.
• Perform first‑piece evaluation prior to formal submission to Quality Assurance.
• Report set‑up and labor data to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Participate in continuous improvement of the Secondary Operations department with suggestions for quick change, material and parts flow, safety suggestions, die sensing, etc.
• Create and document set‑up instructions for new and/or revised processes.
• Participate in work center readiness audits and verify receipt and proper documentation of all required approvals in advance of beginning production job orders.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with three years of maintenance or related experience; vocational training or apprenticeship completion desired.
• Strong mechanical abilities and problem‑solving skills, sufficient to perform machine set‑up activities, under conditions of tight deadlines.
• Able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and relentless toward safety.
• General knowledge of various types of metal fabrication and welding equipment.
• Able to use precision measuring instruments.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) concepts and ISO/TS16949 quality standards.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
• Good math skills with ability to calculate and comprehend necessary math concepts.
• Able to complete required paperwork through basic reading and writing skills.
• Flexible and willing to adjust job schedule given customer and production schedule demands.
• Proficient in operation of industrial power lift trucks.

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