2nd Shift Pre-Stage Technician

Rohrer Corporation; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Life insurance

Voluntary dental insurance

Voluntary vision insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Rohrer Corporation is seeking a Tooling Technician for our Huntley, IL area to prepare tooling, inspect parts, and maintain Pre-Staging equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and hands-on machine operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will verify tooling, assist in training, and support production by ensuring up-time and orderly tool storage. The position offers a 2:00PM–10:00PM shift with competitive hourly pay and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Experience operating thermoforming machines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling by studying orders and drawings.
• Inspect and stamp tooling with CR# before release.
• Move and secure tooling using cranes/hoists.
• Review logs, check sheets, and work orders.
• Perform tool inspections and maint enance.
• Assist in Pre-Staging equipment maintenance.
• Maintain safe working environment and follow GMP/lockout-tagout.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Math skills

Lifting heavy loads

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Thermoforming machine operation

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Prepares tooling by studying Work Order, Quality Envelop, Specification Drawings, Production Part; gathering tooling, parts, tools and materials.
• Ensure all Tooling is properly stamped with CR# before releasing Tool to Production.
• Lift, position, and secure tooling on carts or work tables, using cranes/hoist.
• Review and maintain any required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders.
• Strong knowledge to perform Tool Inspections and preparation, knowledge of Tool Install of Forming Station, Trim Station, Strip Station, Stacker Station and Tool Removal.
• Performs post production tooling inspections and locate to proper area; repair or storage.
• Performs minor repairs to tooling and equipment.
• Assist in the overall maintenance of the Pre-Staging equipment.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed part and/or tooling using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure and dial indicators.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of tooling and equipment, based on specifications.
• Keeps equipment operation by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Demonstrated ability for maintaining maximum utilization/up time on machinery in assigned areas.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Assure that master tooling is properly labeled and segregated for ease of accessibility.
• Communicate any production issues to next shift Process Technician for Pre-Staging.
• Assist on-the-job training and coaching as needed.
• Immediately take corrective action for any machine stoppage; notify Supervisor and request maintenance assistance in the event of serious problems with machinery of parts and assist in problem solving if other personnel are required.
• Recognizes and corrects safety hazards as they are identified.
• Maintain assigned zone in a clean and orderly condition; follow all safety policies and procedures including lockout/tagout, GMP practices to meet company standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing Events as required.

Description

• Prepares tooling by studying Work Order, Quality Envelop, Specification Drawings, Production Part; gathering tooling, parts, tools and materials.
• Ensure all Tooling is properly stamped with CR# before releasing Tool to Production.
• Lift, position, and secure tooling on carts or work tables, using cranes/hoist.
• Review and maintain any required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders.
• Strong knowledge to perform Tool Inspections and preparation, knowledge of Tool Install of Forming Station, Trim Station, Strip Station, Stacker Station and Tool Removal.
• Performs post production tooling inspections and locate to proper area; repair or storage.
• Performs minor repairs to tooling and equipment.
• Assist in the overall maintenance of the Pre-Staging equipment.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed part and/or tooling using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure and dial indicators.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of tooling and equipment, based on specifications.
• Keeps equipment operation by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Demonstrated ability for maintaining maximum utilization/up time on machinery in assigned areas.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Assure that master tooling is properly labeled and segregated for ease of accessibility.
• Communicate any production issues to next shift Process Technician for Pre-Staging.
• Assist on-the-job training and coaching as needed.
• Immediately take corrective action for any machine stoppage; notify Supervisor and request maintenance assistance in the event of serious problems with machinery of parts and assist in problem solving if other personnel are required.
• Recognizes and corrects safety hazards as they are identified.
• Maintain assigned zone in a clean and orderly condition; follow all safety policies and procedures including lockout/tagout, GMP practices to meet company standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing Events as required.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills And Abilites

• Exemplify Rohrer’s Core Value's
• Mechanical abilities and knowledge of the thermoforming machine operation.
• Capable of lifting an average of 75 lbs.
• Capable of solving problems and making quick decisions.
• Strong skills in interacting and directing the work of others.
• Ability to look at data and configure any problems that may approach.
• Excellent organization, communication, and comprehensive skills.
• Adequate math skills.
• Leadership attributes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. by hand or device.
• Ability to twist, bend, climb, and be on feet the majority of the workday.

SCHEDULE

• 2:00PM - 10:00PM, Monday - Friday

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation for this position is $20-$22.00/hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. We are committed to fair and equitable competition practices.

After 30 days with the company in your full-time position, you will be eligible for the following employee benefits:

• Medical/Rx administered through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Life insurance through MetLife with additional voluntary coverage available
• Voluntary dental insurance through MetLife
• Voluntary vision insurance through MetLife
• STD/LTD through MetLife