We are seeking self-motivated, hands-on individuals to join our entrepreneurial company located in Seward, IL - just a 15-minute drive from southwest Rockford.
Seward Screw, LLC is a family-owned manufacturing company in a small town and our employees are part of the family!
We offer a competitive compensation and lucrative benefit package including medical, dental, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability and bonuses. We also offer a tool purchasing program and uniforms.
The most desirable candidate will be results oriented, mechanically minded, have an interest in manufacturing, and how things work!
Role & Responsibilities
- Positive and Cooperative attitude.
- Obtain Traveler Packet from supervisor for next required JO.
- Clock in on proper operation for JO.
- Verify all required paperwork is in Traveler Packet. I.e. prints, MTL requirements, quality documents.
- Deliver material request to material department.
- Obtain required inspection gages from the tool crib.
- Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, etc. according to layouts and prints.
- Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, etc.
- Confirm most recent program is loaded in machine as to perform the correct function.
- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machine.
- Complete a first piece to check if the machine produces outputs according to specifications.
- First piece to be submitted to quality for run approval.
- Upon arrival of first piece, set machine to complete full cycles to fabricate large number of parts.
- Supervise the machine while it executes the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result.
- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly.
- Wipe down and clean machine throughout the day.
- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.
- Schedule full chip hoppers to be unloaded.
- At end of shift turn in all finished products for inspection at designated quality drop zones.
- Clock off on parts produced for each operation completed.
- Clean up work area and discard of scrap to appropriate bins.
- Preferred experience with Doosan, Hydromats, vertical HAAS, in-feed grinders, Citizen, Star, Nomura, Euros, 34MM Miyano and Takamaz machines.
Qualifications & Education Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- WIllingness to learn new things
- Able to work self-directed
- Good verifiable attendance record
- Able to read and comprehend shop floor blueprint drawings
- Proficient in both the Imperial and Metric systems of measurement
- Knowledge and proficiency in the use of the following inspection equipment: optical comparator, profilometer, roundness tester, universal gauge, hand gauges such as, but not limited to micrometers, calipers, pitch, internal ID gauges radius gauges, indicators, height gauge, etc.
- Proper care and use of attribute gauges; i.e. thread rings, thread plugs, plug gauge, pipe thread rings and plugs, etc.
- Basic understanding of computers and their use
- Knowledge and use of geometric tolerances
- Strong visual observation and critical thinking skills
- Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
- Keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Seward, IL 61077 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seward, IL 61077: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
