Production Line Machine Operator

Job Description

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 Welding Team Member to work on the production line. This position involves being a Machine Operator to a welding machine by placing automotive parts into a machine to be welded automatically. No welding experience is necessary.

Perform process evaluation by completing forms prior to shift or operating machines

Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components

Load workpieces into welding machines

Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines

Turn and press buttons to start welding machines

Install appropriate electrode size and type, tips, and welding rod or wire

Remove part from welding machines and place final products into containers

Record operational information on specified production reports

Test and visually inspect completed workpieces for defects or quality issues, using leak tests

Use hand tools, such as hammers, chisels, wrenches, and wire cutters

Notify Maintenance or Team Leader to correct problems with machine operation

Follow written instructions from Quality Control to ensure conformance with specifications

Notify Quality Control of any defective parts

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 activitiesRequirements:

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: $16/hour – $18/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.

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.

We are unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.