Warren Threader/Header – Setup Operator MUST HAVE SETUP EXPERIENCE

Driv Sycamore Facility

Sycamore (IL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Driv-Lok in Sycamore, IL, is hiring for an operator to run Warren Threader and Header machines, ensuring manufactured parts meet quality standards.

You will read shop drawings, select appropriate tools and materials, perform routine maintenance, and record data including SPC charts and job cards. Collaboration across maintenance, engineering, and production is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; typically 1–3 years related experience.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and specifications.
Must learn to select materials, adjust tools, perform minor maintenance, and document processes.

Responsibilities

Operate Warren Threader or Header machines to meet quality requirements.
Monitor assigned header machines and ensure proper operation.
Interpret shop drawings and select proper materials and tools.
Perform minor machine maintenance and lubrication routines.
Document results; maintain SPC charts, lot splits, and related records.
Maintain good housekeeping and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Equipment Troubleshooting

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Machine Setups

Blueprint Reading

Shop Math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Warren Threader

Header Machines

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1940, Driv-Lok is a world leader and preferred manufacturer of fastening and joining component solutions.** DRIV-LOK**helps engineers, product designers and assembly managers achieve up to 50% lower assembly costs. DRIV-LOK applies a proven methodology for identifying fastening solutions that reduce costs, promote safety and efficiency, and enhance product performance.

We are currently expanding to bring more innovation and high-performance solutions to our growing customer base.Join our collaborative, forward-looking team and help us build on our current success, find new and creative ways to solve problems, bring value to our customers, and be part of helping us achieve our goal as a leader in the metal manufacturing.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operate Warren Threader or Header machines to produce manufactured product that meets quality requirements.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS AND JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The ability to monitor the Header machines assigned.
Must be able to interpret shop drawings.
Must learn to select proper materials, make adjustments, select proper tools, and do minor machine maintenance.
Responsible for the daily lubrication of assigned machines.
Must learn and understand the proper use of various precision measuring instruments.
Understands how to document and move materials to the next operation.
Learn and perform all record keeping responsibilities, such as attribute & SPC charting, lot splits and job card/scanner input, and Suspect sheets.
Understands what is required to meet specifications of a quality product.
Minor problem solving and ability to work with supervisor, engineering, maintenance and various other departments.
Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area.
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.
Ability to monitor and maintain other machines as business dictates.

QUALITIES NEEDED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Read, write and simple shop mathematics. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Typically have the equivalent of 1 to 3 years’ related experience.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to operate the computer systems used at Driv-Lok.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in a factory environment with noise, oil, and smoke.

The employee will be working with Automatic machines, precision measuring instruments, hand and fork lift trucks, scoops, weight scales, and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, bend, and stand a majority of the shift.

JOB AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

BENEFITS

Financial