Manual Press 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 Manual Press Operator to set up, operate, or tend manual press machine used to shape metal material to meet product specifications.

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 activitiesRequirements:

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 – $19/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.

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