Warren Threader/Header - Setup Operator MUST HAVE SETUP EXPERIENCE

About the role

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 by applying a proven methodology for identifying fastening solutions that reduce costs, promote safety and efficiency, and enhance product performance. The company is currently expanding to bring more innovation and high-performance solutions to its growing customer base.

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned Header machines
• Interpret shop drawings
• Select proper materials, make adjustments, select proper tools, and perform minor machine maintenance
• Perform daily lubrication of assigned machines
• Use various precision measuring instruments
• Document and move materials to the next operation
• Perform record keeping responsibilities including attribute & SPC charting, lot splits, job card/scanner input, and suspect sheets
• Ensure products meet quality specifications
• Conduct minor problem solving and collaborate with supervisor, engineering, maintenance, and other departments
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area
• Monitor and maintain other machines as business dictates
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple shop mathematics
• Typically 1 to 3 years of related experience

Reasoning Ability

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Flexible in work assignments and able to work cooperatively as a team member
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers

Computer Skills

• Ability to learn and operate the computer systems used at Driv-Lok

Work environment

Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in a factory environment with noise, oil, and smoke. Work with automatic machines, precision measuring instruments, hand and fork lift trucks, scoops, weight scales, and copy machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, bend, and stand a majority of the shift

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Financial

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program

Healthcare

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Employee Well-Being and Development

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Skills

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Blueprint Reading