CTS Machine Setup Operator

WIKA Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life integration

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Good development opportunities

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Health initiatives

Job summary

WIKA Group is seeking a production technician to set up machines and prepare them for production runs at our Lawrenceville, GA facility. You will configure CTS stations as per work orders, verify tolerances with precision checks, and adjust settings to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will inspect first parts, perform routine maintenance, and support mechanics as needed. On-the-job training is provided to new staff, with opportunities for development within a leading measurement technology

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic required.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and computers.

Responsibilities

• Sets up machine parameters for production readiness.
• Uses work order data to configure CTS stations per specs.
• Inspects parts for tolerance and quality.
• Performs machine adjustments and fine-tuning for optimal output.
• Maintains and cleans machinery and tooling.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees.

Skills

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Changeovers

Maintenance

Training others

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Sets up the machine parameters to make it ready for production run.
• Uses information provided on work order to set CTS stations to proper specifications. Socket type, BT pressure rating, filter, pointer, case, dial, etc.
• Ensure station tooling is secure and adjusted properly so finished product meet WIKA standards.
• Observes machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining or assembly, using precision measuring devices, as required, and performs visual inspections.
• Adjusts machine to control part process and maintain safe operation.
• Inspects “first part” and work pieces throughout the production run for out of tolerance machining or assembly.
• Fine-tunes machine settings for optimum performance.
• Cleans and maintains machine, tooling and parts to maintain equipment in optimal production condition.
• Exercises special care to ensure the machine is running correctly to prevent costly damage to machine.
• Performs changeovers throughout shift based on production schedule.
• Performs basic maintenance, repairs and troubleshoots issues.
• Assists mechanics and machinists in repair work.
• Trained in calibration and soldering processes for a full understanding of their impact on machine function is required.
• Complete and maintain daily logs and required production paperwork.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees.
• Performs ancillary duties as needed.

Your activities

• Sets up the machine parameters to make it ready for production run.
• Uses information provided on work order to set CTS stations to proper specifications. Socket type, BT pressure rating, filter, pointer, case, dial, etc.
• Ensure station tooling is secure and adjusted properly so finished product meet WIKA standards.
• Observes machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining or assembly, using precision measuring devices, as required, and performs visual inspections.
• Adjusts machine to control part process and maintain safe operation.
• Inspects “first part” and work pieces throughout the production run for out of tolerance machining or assembly.
• Fine-tunes machine settings for optimum performance.
• Cleans and maintains machine, tooling and parts to maintain equipment in optimal production condition.
• Exercises special care to ensure the machine is running correctly to prevent costly damage to machine.
• Performs changeovers throughout shift based on production schedule.
• Performs basic maintenance, repairs and troubleshoots issues.
• Assists mechanics and machinists in repair work.
• Trained in calibration and soldering processes for a full understanding of their impact on machine function is required.
• Complete and maintain daily logs and required production paperwork.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees.
• Performs ancillary duties as needed.

Your profile

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to handle material up to 50 lbs. with the assistance of hand trucks, lifts, conveyors and hoists.
• Must be able to stand for long periods up to eight or more hours at a time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and the ability to distinguish between subsets of individual colors and quality of colors.

Benefits

• Work-life integration
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Good development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Health initiatives

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end.

Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.