Machine Operator IV

CTS is a $550 million corporation that employs 3,500+ 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
Precession mechanic responsible for setup, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex hydraulic presses and pressing die tooling. Precision tooling assemblies will be assembled, disassembled, maintained, and organized with minimal supervision . Apply hydraulic and engine experience to an exciting career. Ability to interpret formal work instructions, as well as other verbal and written communication is a requirement.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Changing press tooling assemblies on various hydraulic presses.
• Maintain exceptional housekeeping of the tools and work area.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic presses.

• Understand and execute technical measurements as pertaining to die tools and presses.
• Collect, input, report data, identify issues, and report findings to management.

• This is a physical position requiring precision mechanical skills.
• Maintain die tooling including cleaning, light polishing, and retaping threads.
• Organize tool sets for easy tracking and installation.
• Read and interpret press tool drawings.
• Recommend improvements to drawings.
• Record machine set points for each part to reproduce settings in the future.
• Monitor fluid levels and hose conditions of hydraulic presses.
• Adjust press parameters based on engineering targets.
• Monitor pressure variations over time.
• Communicate with other operators and engineers for streamlined production solutions.
• Produce first article pressed parts.
• Communicate with press manufacturers' technical support.
• Follow all safety protocols, quality procedures, and work instructions.
• Other related duties as directed by engineering.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of experience with automotive or hydraulic equipment is required.
• 2 years of direct experience changing and maintain press machines and tooling, or similar mechanical experience on machinery, is a plus.
• Direct experience with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting is a plus.
• Direct experience with ceramic pressing is not required.
• Reading, writing, and communicating in English in required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical mechanical knowledge of precision equipment such as engines and pumps.
• Ability to set-up complex pressing die a ssemblies; perform first article pressing.
• Ability to identify tooling wear and communicate with contractors which repairs are needed.
• Ability to edit work instructions and technical reports.
• Knowledge of metrology tools such as micrometers, calipers, multi-meters, etc.
• Able to work independently or in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own workload.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Ability to share technical observations with other Technicians.
• a bility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical/Working Requirements

• Able to comply with requirements for respirator usage.
• Ability to move, handle, and lift pressing die components.
• Extended periods of standing combined with sitting and walking.
• Must be able to go up and down steps.
• Required to lift product and tooling into position in machinery which requires manual dexterity.
• Required to use measuring or other analytical tools requiring good near vision.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and use of chemicals.
• Physical requirements include walking, lifting 50 lbs., and pushing carts with samples.

United States EEO Statement
CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. •• 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. •• 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. • 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. • 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations
It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.