Manual Press Operator

Industry:

Company: FIC America Corp.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Manual Press Operator to set up, operate, or tend manual press machine used to shape metal material to meet product specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate equipment, load and remove material from press
• Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment
• Place removed material onto conveyor or stack into containers
• Report any operating difficulties to supervisor
• Make press and feed gearing adjustments as necessary
• Set up manual presses and receiving containers
• Determine when dies need to be sharpened
• Maintain production records and inventories
• Follow standard work instructions
• Perform other duties assigned

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year(s) of experience as a machine or press operator
• Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures & requirements
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIC’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Pay Range $17/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Additional Compensation: We operate two shifts and 2nd Shift employees are given a $1/hour shift differential

Benefits Offered

• Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
• 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.

Stamping Components – We utilize numerous stamping presses ranging from 150 tons to 2500 tons. This includes Blanking, Manual, and Transfer presses.

FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.