Die Setter & Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Jl Clark; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 76,360,000 - 80,202,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Metals in Rockford, IL is seeking an Operator Mechanic for the 3rd shift. The role involves die setting and operating fabrication equipment, installing and maintaining tools, reading engineering drawings, and performing quality checks to ensure consistent output.

Candidates should have high school education or vocational equivalent and manufacturing experience. The position requires dedication to safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience including machine operation and entry level maintenance work.
• Education equivalent to vocational or high school.
• Reading engineering prints is preferred.
• Experience with blank and draw/body making machines, computer driven logic programs, and gauges is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Die setting and machine operating with supervision removed.
• Install, adjust and maintain fabrication equipment including complex tools.
• Read and interpret product and tool drawings to ensure proper installation.
• Perform quality checks and troubleshoot tooling issues to maintain product integrity.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety in the work area.

Skills

Machine operation

Maintenance basics

Reading engineering drawings

Quality checks

Education

High School or vocational equivalent

Tools

Technical measurement tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Rockford Metals in Rockford, IL is seeking an Operator Mechanic for the 3rd shift. The role involves die setting and operating fabrication equipment, installing and maintaining tools, reading engineering drawings, and performing quality checks to ensure consistent output.

Candidates should have high school education or vocational equivalent and manufacturing experience. The position requires dedication to safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic plant environment.