Second Shift Die Setup Operator (Knockout)

Anchor Harvey; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Anchor Harvey is seeking a Knockout Operator in Freeport, IL. The role involves setting up and cleaning dies to minimize press downtime, following a daily knockout schedule, and coordinating tooling with the die schedule. You will handle work orders, transport dies, and complete setup paperwork daily.

Ideal candidates will read and follow instructions, work well under pressure, and maintain safety. No experience required beyond a high school diploma or GED, with a focus on teamwork and safe,

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to schedules.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to operate hand tools such as spray gun and forge tongs.
• Ability to work safely and keep area clean.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean dies.
• Follow daily knockout schedule.
• Review forge schedule to ensure tooling is available to run forge schedule.
• Schedule tooling on the die schedule list and notify appropriate individuals.
• Receive work orders from Tool & Die.
• Deliver dies to the Tool & Die area.
• Complete appropriate paperwork such as job setup sheets.
• Identify issues with the equipment and notify supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Notify Quality of quality issues.
• Maintain daily timekeeping, daily inserts and die inventory in the Knockout computer system.
• Report unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Shift work

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spray gun

Forge tongs

Job description

Anchor Harvey is seeking a Knockout Operator in Freeport, IL. The role involves setting up and cleaning dies to minimize press downtime, following a daily knockout schedule, and coordinating tooling with the die schedule. You will handle work orders, transport dies, and complete setup paperwork daily.

Ideal candidates will read and follow instructions, work well under pressure, and maintain safety. No experience required beyond a high school diploma or GED, with a focus on teamwork and safe,