Operator Mechanic - 3rd Shift - 15% Shift Premium

Jl Clark; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,952 - 39,909; Full time

Job summary

Jl Clark in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Operator Mechanic for the 3rd shift. The role involves operating machines, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting issues to ensure efficient production.

Candidates should have manufacturing experience, strong technical skills, and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $27.55 to $28.97 with a 15% shift premium for night shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience, including machine operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret tooling engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and maintain fabrication equipment.
• Operate the assigned line, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting on production issues.
• Keep work areas safe and orderly.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Technical measurement tools

Reading engineering prints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Technical measurement tools

Job description

Operator Mechanic - 3rd Shift - 15% Shift Premium

Rockford Metals – Rockford, IL 61104

Salary Range: $27.55 – $28.97 Hourly

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 3rd Shift

Education Level: High School

Category: Manufacturing

Position Summary

Is capable of performing all duties and responsibilities required for Die Setting and Machine Operating. Without supervision is capable of installing, adjusting and maintaining all fabrication equipment including the most complex equipment within assigned department or area. Offers recommendations and is consulted on improved methods or alternatives to tools and production lines.

Education, Training & Experience

• Education equivalent to vocational or high school which could include short specialty courses.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience, including machine operation and entry level maintenance work.
• Prior experience with blank and draw/body making machines, computer driven logic programs, and use of technical measurement tools and gauges within tight tolerances. Experience in reading engineering prints.

Relationships

• Inspection
• Machine Shop
• Tool Room
• Maintenance
• Fabrication personnel

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Supervised By

Lead die setter/fabrication manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Die Setter – Capable of installing, adjusting and maintaining all fabrication equipment. Responsible for setting up and maintaining efficient production of assigned equipment. Recommends to supervisor and is consulted on improved methods or alterations to tools and production lines. We read and interpret product and tool engineering drawings so proper installation of new and/or existing tools and production lines is accomplished.
• Machine Operator – Must be capable of and is responsible for operating the line to which they are assigned. Including all quality checks, hourly counts, pulling jam, daily service to the production line, and diagnose/resolve minor tooling issues related to the integrity of the product.
• Maintenance of Equipment – Responsible for the condition and maintenance of tools and equipment. Must keep them clean and in proper operating condition prior to storage. Report conditions requiring tool room, machine shop, or maintenance service. Ability to perform appropriate level Professional Maintenance (PM) tasks and record findings and track scheduling in EMaintenance.
• Troubleshooting – Required to resolve issues related to both quality and performance. React to quality checks and performance counts which deviate from the standards for the line they are operating in order to make necessary adjustments and resolve deviations from standard.
• Housekeeping – Keeps departmental work areas, aisles, and storage areas safe, orderly and free of obstructions. Properly store items for maximum use of area. Responsible for general housekeeping, inventories and re-warehousing. Includes sweeping on a regular basis when needed/instructed.
• Safety – Responsible for observing safety rules at all times. Report unsafe conditions immediately to their supervisor. Report any and all dropped/spilled loads.
• Duties as Assigned – Duties assigned by their supervisor/leads.