Machine Operator II - Takatori

CTS is a $550 million corporation that employs 4,000+ dedicated people. CTS designs and manufactures electronic components, actuators, and sensors to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial, and computer markets.

The company manufactures products in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1896 as Chicago Telephone Supply, CTS is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Job / Position Summary

Ability to set-up and operate precision production equipment including but not limited to printing, NPI autospray, slicing (Takatori / Midsaw), drilling (HAAS), lapping, mixing, mounting / demounting, calibrate, troubleshoot, grinding, measurement of devices, and wafer inspection.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality procedures and work instructions.
• Set-up, changeover, and operate primary and secondary manufacturing machines.
• Conduct daily and operator preventative maintenance and some minor maintenance on work equipment.
• Monitor and control quality of production pieces through adjustment of machines or tooling.
• Performs a variety of tasks, following sets of written procedures. Occasionally chooses among alternative courses of action within the limits of established procedures, instructions, schedules, and priorities.
• The job involves exchanging information with other persons including providing answers, explaining procedures, and communication with others to obtain answers.
• Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and / or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products;

the set-up and operation of various workstations.

• May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, assembly, and test equipment.
• Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets.

Maintain quality and rate charts as required.

• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
• Other related duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing is desired. Experience in lieu of education can be considered.
• Reading, writing and communicating in English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Takatori, Midsaw and HAAS operations, lapping and grinding.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with co-workers and engineering and management staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good manufacturing skills including good hand-eye coordination, close visual attention.
• Good understanding of various machine set-up and equipment operations.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical / Working Requirements

Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

United States