Automatic Press Operator — Stamping (2nd Shift + $1/hr Diff)

FIC America; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

We are seeking an automatic press operator for the Stamping Department to set up, operate, and tend automatic press machines used to shape metal to meet product specifications. Responsibilities include starting machines, monitoring operations, inspecting parts, recording data, performing minor adjustments, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude for operating tools or machinery
• Strong attention to detail to recognize abnormalities like noise, jams, or defects
• Ability to work independently, stay focused, and take direction
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures (LOTO, PPE)
• Reading and understanding basic English for procedures and safety
• Willingness to cross-train and work overtime as required
• Must comply with Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automatic stamping presses
• Start machines, monitor operations, and record data
• Visually measure and inspect finished parts to specifications
• Test and adjust machine speeds/ actions per SOPs
• Report defects and operational issues to supervisor
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments as needed
• Clean presses and complete inspection paperwork
• Follow standard work instructions and perform other duties

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety procedures

Basic English

Willing to cross-train

Overtime availability

Attendance/punctuality

Tools

Press equipment

Job description

Description

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking an automatic press operator for the Stamping Department. Set up, operate, or tend automatic press machine used to shape metal material to meet product specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Set up and operate, transfer or blanking presses
• Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data
• Visually measure and inspect completed parts to specifications
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to standard operating procedures
• Report defects and operating difficulties to supervisor
• Perform basic trouble shooting, problem solving, and make minor adjustments
• Clean automatic press machines
• Complete paperwork on inspections and operations
• Follow standard work instructions
• Perform other duties assigned

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude (previous experience/comfortable working with tools or machinery) Hands on mechanical experience, automotive repair, minor machine repair, and be able to handle turn a wrench
• Strong attention to detail, can recognize abnormalities – noise, jams, defects
• Work independently, ability to stay focused, willingness to learn and take direction
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, LOTO, PPE, etc.
• Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures & requirements
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime, including potential Saturday’s
• Must comply with Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

Pay Range $18/hour - $22/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Additional Compensation: We operate two shifts and 2nd Shift employees are given a $1/hour shift differential

Benefits Offered

• Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
• 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.

Stamping Components - We utilize numerous stamping presses ranging from 150 tons to 2500 tons. This includes Blanking, Manual, and Transfer presses.

FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.

We are unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.