Production Line Machine Operator

FIC America Corp.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Welding Team Member for their production line. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work with welding machines, where no prior welding experience is needed. Responsibilities include loading workpieces, monitoring production, and ensuring quality through inspections. The role adheres to safety standards and requires basic English communication skills. This position offers a competitive pay range of $16 to $18 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak basic English to comply with procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Must comply with Attendance and Punctuality Policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor welding machines.
• Load and unload workpieces into welding machines.
• Perform process evaluations and complete required forms.

Skills

Basic English speaking and reading skills

Ability to operate welding machines

Cross-training willingness

Compliance with safety policies

Job description

Description

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Welding Team Member to work on the production line. This position involves being a Machine Operator to a welding machine by placing automotive parts into a machine to be welded automatically. No welding experience is necessary.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform process evaluation by completing forms prior to shift or operating machines
• Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components
• Load workpieces into welding machines
• Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines
• Turn and press buttons to start welding machines
• Install appropriate electrode size and type, tips, and welding rod or wire
• Remove part from welding machines and place final products into containers
• Record operational information on specified production reports
• Test and visually inspect completed workpieces for defects or quality issues, using leak tests
• Use hand tools, such as hammers, chisels, wrenches, and wire cutters
• Notify Maintenance or Team Leader to correct problems with machine operation
• Follow written instructions from Quality Control to ensure conformance with specifications
• Notify Quality Control of any defective parts
• Follow standard work instructions
• Perform other duties assigned

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

Requirements

• Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures & requirements
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIC’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Pay: $16/hour – $18/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Additional Compensation: We operate two shifts and 2nd Shift employees are given a $1/hour shift differential

Benefits Offered

• Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
• 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.

FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.

We are unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.