Thread Roller Set Up Operator

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Full Time Sycamore, IL, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $32.00 Hourly

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.

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.

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 judgement, 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.

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…