Forming Operator — Precision Machinery & Process Expert

Amsted Automotive; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Automotive in Illinois is seeking a production operator to run machines and support daily plant operations. The role involves setting up parts formers, monitoring quality, documenting tooling usage, and keeping a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced environment.

You will troubleshoot process problems, perform preventive maintenance, move materials, and assist teammates while following ISO and safety procedures. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Operate multiple machines safely and efficiently according to instructions and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and correct machinery and process problems as they occur.
• Document tooling usage, maintenance, and production records to ensure traceability.

Responsibilities

• Run multiple pieces of machinery simultaneously in an efficient and safe manner.
• Independently set-up 750 partsformer OR 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 with forklifts per guidelines.
• 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 using SPC methods at all machines; adjust as needed.
• Perform recordkeeping and paperwork (e.g., Day By Hour Chart, Tooling logs, LROC, MES).
• Help train and assist operators; participate in team problem solving.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Die sets

Material handling equipment

Overhead cranes

Automation feeder

Forklifts

Inspection devices

Job description

Amsted Automotive in Illinois is seeking a production operator to run machines and support daily plant operations. The role involves setting up parts formers, monitoring quality, documenting tooling usage, and keeping a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced environment.

You will troubleshoot process problems, perform preventive maintenance, move materials, and assist teammates while following ISO and safety procedures. Strong attention to detail is essential.