Assembly R Wheels Set-up & Operator

Accelera; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Carpentersville, IL is seeking a punch press operator focused on blanking, punching, trimming, and notching. You will monitor output quality and use templates and gauges to ensure accuracy against shop orders.

You will assist material handling, verify safety features before operation, and communicate equipment or die issues to the set-up team. The role requires basic math, reading blueprints, and proficiency with precision tools, with a brief onboarding period.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions and decimals.
• Capacity to interpret shop orders, technical drawings, and physical samples.
• Proficiency in utilizing precision tools such as scales, micrometers, and fixed gauges.
• Education equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by relevant vocational training.
• Gain familiarity with a diverse range of parts and tooling through a brief two to three-month onboarding period.

Responsibilities

• Engage in consistent physical and mental tasks to maintain production flow.
• Review job specifications and technical details to ensure high-quality outcomes for every project.
• Manage machine operations, including control adjustments and performance monitoring, to help achieve production targets.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Soldering

CNC installation

Tape measure

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma + vocational training

Tools

Scales

Micrometers

Fixed gauges

Job description

Role Overview

Your primary focus will be executing punch press tasks such as blanking, piercing, trimming, and notching. You will be responsible for monitoring the quality of your output for defects like burrs or damaged punches while utilizing templates and fixed gauges to ensure accuracy against shop orders. Additionally, you will support material handling, ensure all safety mechanisms are active prior to operation, and communicate any equipment or die issues to the set-up team. You may also be tasked with operating additional departmental machinery and must strictly adhere to all established safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in consistent physical and mental tasks to maintain production flow.
• Review job specifications and technical details to ensure high-quality outcomes for every project.
• Manage machine operations, including control adjustments and performance monitoring, to help achieve production targets.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions and decimals.
• Capacity to interpret shop orders, technical drawings, and physical samples.
• Proficiency in utilizing precision tools such as scales, micrometers, and fixed gauges.
• Education equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by relevant vocational training.
• Gain familiarity with a diverse range of parts and tooling through a brief two to three-month onboarding period.

Physical Demands

• Perform light physical labor by loading and unloading components, frequently shifting materials and tooling, and continuously handling lightweight items to support team efficiency.

Required Proficiencies

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering
• CNC Machine Installation
• Tape Measure Reading
• Blueprint Reading