Production Line Machine Operator

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 activities