Forming Operator

Amsted Automotive; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Automotive in Illinois is seeking a production operator to operate and monitor multiple machinery for efficient, safe production. You will set up partsformers, troubleshoot equipment, document tooling usage, and maintain clean work areas in accordance with quality and safety policies.

The role involves preventative maintenance, material handling (including forklifts), and adherence to ISO 14001 work instructions with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Run multiple pieces of machinery simultaneously in an efficient and safe manner.
• Independently set-up 750 partsformer OR either FXP partsformer at standard rate.
• Independently troubleshoot and correct all machinery and process problems.
• Effectively document tooling usage/consumption
• Maintain a clean and organized area; Follow housekeeping expectations
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Move, load and unload materials as necessary.
• Deposit scrap items in designated area.
• Use die sets, material handling equipment, overhead cranes, automation feeder, and hand tools and various inspection devices.
• Perform tool changes as required.
• Perform material handling activities using equipment, including forklifts, according to appropriate guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain correct concentration of soap to washer.
• Retrieve coils from stock and load onto parts former as necessary.
• Transport slugs to scales for weigh-in/inventory.
• Maintain quality of production using SPC methods at all machines, make any necessary machine adjustments.
• Perform necessary recordkeeping and paperwork. Includes, but not limited to, Day By Hour Chart, Tooling logs, LROC transactions, and MES entries
• Help train and assist operators as required.
• Participate in team problem solving as part of the departmental continuous improvement process.
• Use various testing devices and chemicals according to appropriate guidelines and procedures.
• Understand and performs ISO 14001 work instructions as identified in, “ISO 14001 Work Instruction Assignments”.
• Follow all safety rules and keep work area clean and in an orderly condition.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required by the safety policy.
• Be responsible and accountable for the professional use of assigned work periods, machinery, equipment and tools.
• Understand and perform to the BN Quality Policy taking pride in the products produced.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Job description

Work from instructions, prints and process specifications

• Run multiple pieces of machinery simultaneously in an efficient and safe manner.


• Independently set-up 750 partsformer OR either FXP partsformer at standard rate.


• Independently troubleshoot and correct all machinery and process problems.


• Effectively document tooling usage/consumption


• Maintain a clean and organized area; Follow housekeeping expectations


• Perform necessary preventative maintenance on machines as required.


• Move, load and unload materials as necessary.


• Deposit scrap items in designated area.


• Use die sets, material handling equipment, overhead cranes, automation feeder, and hand tools and various inspection devices.


• Perform tool changes as required.


• Perform material handling activities using equipment, including forklifts, according to appropriate guidelines and procedures.


• Maintain correct concentration of soap to washer.


• Retrieve coils from stock and load onto parts former as necessary.


• Transport slugs to scales for weigh-in/inventory.


• Maintain quality of production using SPC methods at all machines, make any necessary machine adjustments.


• Perform necessary recordkeeping and paperwork. Includes, but not limited to, Day By Hour Chart, Tooling logs, LROC transactions, and MES entries


• Help train and assist operators as required.


• Participate in team problem solving as part of the departmental continuous improvement process.


• Use various testing devices and chemicals according to appropriate guidelines and procedures.


• Understand and performs ISO 14001 work instructions as identified in, “ISO 14001 Work Instruction Assignments”.


• Follow all safety rules and keep work area clean and in an orderly condition.


• Wear all personal protective equipment as required by the safety policy.


• Be responsible and accountable for the professional use of assigned work periods, machinery, equipment and tools.


• Understand and perform to the BN Quality Policy taking pride in the products produced.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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