Davenport - Setup Operator

DRIV-LOK

Sycamore (IL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Referral program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

DRIV-LOK is seeking a Davenport - Setup Operator in Sycamore, IL to set up and run Davenport machines, ensuring products meet quality specs. The role requires reading prints, selecting tools, performing minor repairs, and maintaining records.

You will document SPC data, manage loads, and work with engineering/maintenance to optimize tooling and processes. This full-time on-site position offers hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to read shop drawings and process sheets.
Experience with precision measuring instruments and SPC data entry.

Responsibilities

Set up Davenport machines to meet quality requirements.
Lubricate, clean, and maintain assigned machines.
Select proper tooling for each job and adjust speeds/feeds.
Document data and record keeping (first piece, lots, job cards).
Read and interpret prints and process sheets accurately.
Collaborate with supervision, engineering and maintenance.

Skills

Machining setup

Tool selection

Inspection & quality

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

SPC data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Davenport - Setup Operator

Full Time Sycamore, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1103

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

PURPOSE

Set up, operate and maintain the Davenport machines to produce manufactured product that meets the quality requirements

POSITION EXPECTATIONS AND JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Understands the proper use of various precision measuring instruments.
Understands how to document and move materials to the next operation.
Must be able to read and understand the print requirements for the Davenports.
Can demonstrate knowledge and use of computerized SPC system with entering data according to procedures.
Understands all record keeping responsibilities, such as first piece inspection approval, lot splits and job card/scanner input.
Responsible for the daily lubrication, cleaning out machines and chip removal for assigned machines.
Select proper tooling to perform specific jobs assigned.
Must know how to sharpen tools, trouble shoot machines, set speeds and feeds for proper materials and do minor repairs as needed.
The skill and ability to set up and operate multiple machines in the department working with minimal supervision.
Maintain and provide additional training as necessary.
Ability to interpret dispatch, determine load and work with PC in load distribution.
Does problem solving and ability to work with supervisor, engineering, maintenance and various other departments.
Ability to utilize standard machining handbooks along with machine manufacturer’s speed/feed recommendations and tables.
Work with Engineering and R&D departments to assist in the development of prototype parts, implementation of new tooling and development of machining processes.
Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area.
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Read, write and simple shop mathematics, and/or charts. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Typically have the equivalent of 1 to 3 years’ related experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, process sheets, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have good communication skills.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with close tolerances.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Manufacturing software and Database software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in a factory environment with noise, oil, and smoke.

The employee will be working with Davenport machines, precision measuring instruments; hand and fork lift trucks, scoops, weight scales, and hoist and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, bend, and stand a majority of the shift.

JOB AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

BENEFITS