Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a global supplier of precision strip, shaped wire, fine wire, sheet, plate, bar, foil & PV ribbon products used for automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, chemical, and electrical applications. Ulbrich is in its fourth generation as a family owned and operated manufacturer with 700 employees at 12 locations in 5 countries.

Ulbrich of Illinois, located in Alsip, IL is seeking experienced Machine Operators.  Candidates must be flexible to work 2nd shift. 

    Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Determine cut or edge specifications and quantities per job order.  Select proper stock, remove binding and load stock onto equipment.  Position, set up and/or adjust, material, edging dies, cutters, gauges, flattening or shaping rolls according to specification in order to achieve desired cut length or edge.
• Visually monitor in-process operation and conduct in-process gauging as appropriate to the operation.  Perform adjustment to equipment, controls, guides, gauges and/or settings to ensure accuracy and integrity of in-process material.
• Visually inspect stock for surface imperfections such as scratches, pit marks, discolorations, stains, holes and reject or cut out defective material as appropriate to operation.
• Remove finished material from equipment and prepare for subsequent operation(s).  Document operation performed in system. 
• Maintain equipment and work area in clean orderly condition.  Lubricate equipment and/or fittings, in accordance with procedure.  Replace worn rolls and/or cutters as appropriate.
• Detect and report unusual conditions to Shift Supervisor, notify maintenance of need for shear blade changes. Lubricate equipment daily according to prescribed instructions.
• Identify and record all nonconforming product problems and initiate corrective action measures if within capabilities or notify Shift Supervisor of non-conforming product problem.
• Responsible for complying with all quality system procedures and requirements documented in the Company’s quality system as pertains to this position.
• Follow all defined safety practices and procedures.  Report all potential hazardous and/or unsafe working conditions to Shift Supervisor. 
• Report potential hazardous and/or unsafe working conditions to Shift Supervisor.  Assist in maintaining good housekeeping within area.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of previous related experience operating process machinery.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written documents, problem solve and perform basic math calculations to a level generally equivalent to that attained at a high school level, including the use and calculation of decimals, fractions.
• Ability to use micrometer, caliper, scale and fixed gauges and other simple measuring equipment.
• Ability to make operating adjustments to maintain quality.
• Ability to work from job orders, customer specifications and operational procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use reason and judgment in the planning and performance of duties.

Ulbrich offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits program.  

                           Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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