Paper Blanking Operator

BorgWarner; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid Disability, Life, and AD&

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking an experienced press operator to set up and run automatic presses blanking friction material facings. You will manage high-volume production, adjust feeds and dies, program ink jet data, and perform thorough inspections to ensure quality.

The role requires ability to read and write English and to handle tooling, setup records, and safety practices. Join BorgWarner's manufacturing team and contribute to reliable, high-precision production.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automatic presses to blank friction material facings per procedures and controls.
• Produce on average 60,000 facings per machine per shift and switch between presses as needed.
• Adjust servo feeds for part numbers and press timing.
• Correct blanking pressure by adjusting counterbalance and ram height.
• Load, feed, and replace coil stock; ensure material flow.
• Program and align ink jet unit; verify part number data placement.
• Inspect first piece with gauges and obtain signoff on setups.
• Inspect throughout production to maintain critical dimensions and quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling and ink jet unit; replace worn parts and adjust dies.
• Notify Team Leader of problems and manage material handling when required.
• Grease pins, calibrate gauges, and process defective materials.
• Stock consumables daily and produce prototypes; maintain setup records.

Job description

Perform duties to set up and operate automatic presses to blank friction material facings in accordance with customer requirements and high quality standards. Work from set up procedures, control plans, control plan addendums, press operating procedures and instructions:

1. 1. Produce on average 60,000 friction material facings per machine per shift. Demonstrate proficiency in setting up one (1) 60 ton press while simultaneously operating the other assigned press.
2. 2. Adjust servo feeds to correspond to part numbers being produced and for proper press timing and operation.
3. 3. Adjust press counterbalance for correct blanking press pressure.
4. 4. Adjust press ram to correct blanking height.
5. 5. Load, feed and replace coil stock through blanking presses and adjust guides for proper material flow.
6. 6. Program and align ink jet automated unit and ensure proper part number data and placement on material.
7. 7. Inspect first piece parts using gauges to ensure correct finished part quality and review with Floor Leader for signoff on job setups.
8. 8. Inspect parts throughout production run in accordance with control plan to ensure critical dimensions and finished standards are maintained and enter data onto operator check sheet.
9. 9. Unload press finished product onto material handling containers.
10. 10. Troubleshoot and inspect tooling press and ink jet unit when production problems arise and correct to maintain product quality, shim dies to gain acceptable finished part quality, replace broken or worn knockout die pins, modify dies to accept non-standard stock widths and stone and grind tooling surfaces as necessary to prevent scraping of friction material.
11. 11. Notify Team Leader of unusual equipment or material problems.
12. 12. Transport and store all production tooling and in Team Leader absence, conduct material handling for ALL incoming and outgoing material associated with machine centers.
13. 13. Grease die leader pins to ensure adequate lubrication and input routine work orders on production machinery.
14. 14. Ensure gauges are correctly calibrated, and initiate and hold defective material.
15. 15. Stock consumables on a daily basis.
16. 16. Produce prototype parts as requested and maintain and prepare required setup and production records. Use gauges, manual die carts, forklift truck, computer terminals and hand tools. Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $19.63-28.40

Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Bid

• Employees with less than one year of service are only eligible to bid on higher paying labor grade positions.
• Employees with more than one year of service will receive first consideration.
• Employees in a Disciplinary Step 1 are eligible to bid on any job.
• Employees in Step 2 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
• Employees in Step 3 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
• If an employee accepted a new position, they cannot bid on the same or lower paying labor grade for 1 year.
• If you were previously forced out of this job classification and are interested in returning to the position, you must complete a job bidding form.
• This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English;

Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Interview

• Applicants must meet all criteria in the job bidding process
• Employees who have been interviewed within 6 months for the SAME exact position may not be re-interview.

External Candidates: This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English;

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Optional Dental and Vision Coverage
• Participation in the Employee Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
• Additional Family-Friendly Benefits
• Mental Wellbeing Support

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. Our Culture BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries. If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration. You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills...