Automatics - Setup Operator
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
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Automatics - Setup OperatorFull Time Sycamore, IL, US
30+ days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.00 Hourly
PURPOSESet up, operate and maintain the Automatics machines to produce manufactured product that meets quality requirements.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS AND JOBACCOUNTABILITIES
- 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 the Automatics.
- Can demonstrate knowledge and use of computerized SPC system with entering data according to procedures.
- Understands 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.
- Select proper tooling to perform specific jobs assigned.
- Must know how to sharpen tools, troubleshoot machines, set speeds and feeds for proper materials and do minor repairs as needed.
- 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.
- Maintains good housekeeping in assigned area.
- Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Reliability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Initiative
- Volunteers readily, asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation
- Generates suggestions for improving work.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity
- Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner.
Safety
- Observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCERead, 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.
LANGUAGE ABILITYAbility to read and interpret shop drawings, process sheets, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have good communication skills.
MATH ABILITYAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with close tolerances.
REASONING ABILITYAbility 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.
COMPUTERSKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;
Manufacturing software and Database software.
No certifications needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in a factory environment with noise, oil, and smoke.
The employee will be working with Automatic machines, precision measuring instruments, hand carts, power hand tools, hand and forklift trucks, scoops, weight scales, hoist and copy machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of…
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