Set Designer jobs in Rockford, IL

Set-up and operate CNC mills.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and operate machinery in secondary department including mills, honing, and lapping machines as a plus.
• Ability to assemble parts as needed
• Verify part quantity with the job traveler
• Make machine adjustments as required to maintain print specifications
• Study and determine the part tolerances and methods of measurement for each job
• Deburr parts when necessary
• Ability to run more than one machine while maintaining run times and quality as required
• Use micrometers, height gages, optical comparators and visual checks for part inspection
• Maintain a clean and organized department and work area
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisor as needed
• Determine when cutters needs replacement or resharpening
• Assist in determining tooling & fixturing needs
• Interpret blue prints
• Complete all necessary paperwork as required in a timely & accurate manner
• Continually analyze and improve machining process to improve efficiency and quality
• Machine programming
• Inspection sheet creation
• Prep for future jobs
• Update process prints
• Update inventory for tools and fixturing

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Train others as needed
• Work on miscellaneous projects as needed

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Eye
• Holiday shut-down
• Paid vacation and paid personal time
• Life insurance, 401K
• Education opportunities

Environmental Conditions:

• Noise intensity level exposed with this job Loud
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, and gases Occasionally
• Exposure to hazard of moving mechanical parts Occasionally

• Minimum of five years on CNC machines at least two years on mills
• Ability to think critically and ask questions of others in order to foster continuous learning efforts
• Ability to use micrometers, indicators, and precision gages
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to develop alternative solutions when needed
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to adhere to 6S and lean standards
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 5 hours at a time
• Ability to occasionally lift boxes up to 40lbs and regularly lift boxes up to 20lbs
• Knowledge of all departmental machine capabilities
• Basic general inspection equipment knowledge and skills
• Basic materials knowledge
• Communication skills to train others as needed
• Basic math & geometry skills (Math skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
• Work in a safe manner in execution of all duties

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/carry 20-50 pounds

(upward pulling)

• Lift/carry Occasionally
• Stooping Occasionally

  (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles)

• Reaching Frequently

  (extending hands and arms in any direction including upward and downward)

• Walking Occasionally
  (with normal breaks)
• Sitting Occasionally

  (with normal breaks)

• Standing Frequently

  (with normal breaks)