2nd Shift Header Machinist — Quality & Setup Expert

Fontana; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontana in Belvidere, IL is seeking a Header Machinist to join the 2nd shift. You will set up and operate multi-die header equipment, read blueprints, and troubleshoot to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities include first piece inspections, using gauges and quality tools, and maintaining data for SPC/ISO/IATF 16949 documentation. 2–5 years of header experience is preferred; Formax header experience is a bonus. A GED/HSD is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience operating headers; Formax header a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment per instructions.
• Read blueprints and perform first piece inspections.
• Use gauges and quality tools to ensure part quality.
• Record data for SPC/ISO/IATF documentation.
• Complete basic maintenance and track documents.
• Make tooling adjustments for multiple header sizes/types.
• Monitor quality to meet customer demand.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Math basics

Education

HSD/GED

Tools

Headers-Formax Header

Gauges & precision tools

Job description

Fontana in Belvidere, IL is seeking a Header Machinist to join the 2nd shift. You will set up and operate multi-die header equipment, read blueprints, and troubleshoot to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities include first piece inspections, using gauges and quality tools, and maintaining data for SPC/ISO/IATF 16949 documentation. 2–5 years of header experience is preferred; Formax header experience is a bonus. A GED/HSD is required.