Machine Set-Up Tech (Metal Components) 2nd Shift

WHY WOLVERINE COIL SPRING?

Wolverine Coil Spring (WCS) is a third-generation family-owned business founded in 1946 and has grown as a recognized leader in the metal-formed products industry. We produce a myriad of different items such as high-quality springs, stampings, wire forms, and assemblies to support the automotive, appliance, and furniture industries.

We treat our employees and customers alike with courtesy, dignity, and respect and we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We acknowledge that the different life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.

Competitive pay and generous benefits attract many applicants to Wolverine Coil Spring. However, it will be our culture, our efforts to make you feel part of our family, and the friendships you will develop that will keep you as a growing contributor to your success and our success for years to come.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Industry leading profit-sharing bonus potential.
• Comprehensive training and development plans.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• Full benefit package includes affordable (or no-cost) medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, supplemental coverage, and Health Savings options.
• Generous 401(k)match after only 90 days of service.
• Free company sponsored wellness program with financial rewards.
• Discounted membership at all area YMCA locations.
• 100% company paid employee assistance partnership.
• Multiple employee events every month.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Set-Up Technician, you will read and interpret blueprints related to technical data to determine setup procedures, tooling, control settings and manufacturing systems. Prepares and forms tools needed for machine operations; Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments on machine. The Technician must have excellent customer service skills and be able to work under tight deadlines and ensure that the operations run smoothly and efficiently. This dynamic position will allow you to be part of a production team that seeks to make a difference while exceeding customer expectations. The ideal candidate would have experience with automatic spring coiling machines (or other metal components) to fabricate compression and extension springs from steel wire, completes set-up in a timely manner, strives to increase productivity, have a superb attendance acumen, and problem-solving techniques that are second to none!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Technical expertise: Proficiency in operating spring machinery and understanding the properties of different metals.

Problem-solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner for all machines within Spring area.

Attention to detail: Precision in following specifications and detecting any deviations in product quality.

Mechanical skills: Competence in using tools to perform repairs and maintenance on machinery.

Repair and maintain the operating condition of processing machinery or equipment.

Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.

Diagnose and correct malfunctions of equipment and machinery and make replacement parts using machinist’s tools and/or equipment.

Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.

Ensures that operations run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the company’s productivity.

Participate in and support departmental and company-wide continuous improvement activities.

Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by the department leader.

"MUST HAVE" REQUIREMENTS

Experience in a manufacturing industry working with metals and/or small components.

Minimum of 5 years of Set Up Technician experience.

Experience with maintaining quality standards.

Basic math and/or engineering skills.

Knowledge of basic computer functions.

Ability to use problem solving tools and techniques.

Ability to read and interpret quality requirements.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in teams and interact with other department personnel.

Ability to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Ability to write detailed machine set-up work instructions.

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, dimensions, and tolerances

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Why are you looking to leave your current employer?
• Tell us why you would be a good fit for this role?
• This role is Second Shift, Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday through Friday from 3:00pm - 1:00am. (Rotating Schedule) Are you OK with this?

Work Location: In person