Silk Screen Operator - 2nd shift

EUROPTEC USA LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

EUROPTEC USA LLC is seeking a Silk Screen Operator for the 2nd shift in Chicago, IL. The role involves handling silk screen processes, lamination, insulation, and soldering steps to ensure product quality.

The candidate will operate various equipment, inspect materials, follow blueprints, and maintain records. A focus on precision, safety, and adherence to instructions is required for this manufacturing position.

Qualifications

• Must have good attention to detail to ensure that glass produced is in accordance with specifications.
• Completion of primary school education with six months of experience or related training and six months experience. High school diploma

Responsibilities

• Operates circular saw to cut aluminum extrusion.
• Assembles corner keys and aluminum extrusion to make spacers/frames.
• Keeps production records.
• Inspects the glass and stacks spacers/frames.
• Operates the sealant pump to seal IG units.
• Uses razor blade to cut apart sealed units that have been stacked one on top of the other.
• Operates caliper to measure units and records measurements.
• Inspects/packs units in a wooden crate.
• Works with Production Supervisor to resolve problems in the area.
• Maintain cleanliness of work cell.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality checks

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Caliper

Soldering iron

Razor blade

Job description

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Silk Screen Operator - 2nd shift

Technical Chicago, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1062

Salary Range: $21.00 To $21.00 Annually

General Purpose:

Performs heated glass responsibilities as listed below at the direction of management.

NOTE: Wearing personal protective equipment as defined in the work instructions for each task is mandatory.

Essential Functions:

Insulation Function

• Operates circular saw to cut aluminum extrusion
• Assembles corner keys and aluminum extrusion to make spacers/frames
• Keeps production records
• Inspects the glass and stacks spacers/frames
• Operates the sealant pump to seal IG units
• Uses razor blade to cut apart sealed units that have been stacked one on top of the other
• Operates caliper to measure units and records measurements
• Inspects/packs units in a wooden crate
• Works with Production Supervisor to resolve problems in the area
• Maintain cleanliness of work cell

Lamination Function

• Inspects glass and raw materials to be laminated
• Uses hand tools (e.g. razor knife, rolling pin, scissors, etc)
• Stacks and aligns glass and laminating materials and puts in the laminating oven
• Reads process parameter sheets to understand how to run oven based on materials being used
• Understands room and environmental requirements for effective lamination
• Operates oven accordingly
• Removes and inspects finished product

Silk Screen Function

• Operates squeegee sharpener to ensure good sharp edge
• Inspects and prepares screen
• Uses hand tools (e.g. drill with attachments, Allen wrenches, etc.) as necessary
• Inspects materials as it goes into the process and comes out of the process
• Makes adjustments to screen and machine to ensure that the glass meets the specifications on the blueprints
• Understands how to effectively operate the machine
• Operates the drying oven effectively by adjusting temperature and speed
• Cleans, tapes, and moves screen as necessary
• Identifies defects or problems with the machinery and reports them as necessary

Soldering

• Reads and understands blueprints
• Uses hand tools (e.g. caliper, crimpers, soldering iron, fingers that set the wires in place)
• Understands the difference between different soldering materials
• Sets up charcoal filter fan next to soldering area to remove fumes
• Tests the quality of the soldering by performing the pull test with a force gage
• Records production and test data
• Reads and understands blueprints
• Follows work instructions to ensure that machine is set up properly
• Uses hand tools as appropriate to make adjustments
• Performs tests (soldering/pull test, resistance test) to ensure conformance to internal standards
• Performs maintenance on equipment as necessary

Heated Glass Assembly

• Gather components for assembly
• Inspects components to ensure they meet the required quality
• Follows instructions to assemble components
• Tests finished product to ensure proper performance (including using thermal imaging camera and/or hi-pot testing)
• Records test results for towel warmers
• Prints serial number labels for traceability and puts labels on product and package
• Follows instructions for proper packaging

Edge Deletion and Logo/Tape

• Reads and understands blueprints
• Follows work instructions to ensure that machine is set up properly
• Performs tests periodically to ensure that glass meets aesthetic and functional requirements
• Uses hand tools to perform quality tests (e.g. caliper, 4-point probe)
• Does all other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Must have good attention to detail to ensure that glass produced is in accordance with specifications
• An individual is considered qualified upon notification by the PS or department head to the DHR that the employee has successfully completed the training and is qualified to perform the position. Notation of this notification is made in the employee’s training record.
• Completion of primary school education with six months of experience or related training and six months experience. High school diploma