Employment Opportunities

Interested applicants may fill out online application, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

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JOB OPENING:

Job Title: Set-up and operate CNC Turning centers with live tooling.

Department:  S

Grade: Based on experience            

Classification: Hourly – Full Time 1st shift.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Have knowledge of tooling required to perform a variety of close tolerance operations using drills, reamers, end mills and boring tools.
  • Set up tooling for various close tolerance turning operations
  • Prove out set-ups.
  • Inspect machined parts to ensure job specifications and tolerances are maintained.
  • Monitor machine operations and have capability to make changes to program and/or tool offsets as needed.

Interested applicants may Apply Online, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

JOB OPENING:

Job Title: CNC Horizontal Setup/operator

Department: X

Grade: 3 – Based on experience

Classification: Regular Full time, Hourly, First Shift.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Program CNC machines.
  • Plan job setups
  • Override program settings as related to tool feeds and speeds.
  • Adjust tool travel distance
  • Determine tools required to perform a variety of close tolerances drilling, tapping and milling operations.
  • Monitor machine operations
  • Inspect machined parts to ensure job specifications are maintained.
  • Replace dull tools as necessary
  • Set and sharpen tools as necessary

Skill Requirements:

  • Experienced set up & Program Hitachi Seiki Horiz Machine
  • Must be able to lift min. of 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to set auxiliary machines (hand mills, Milwaukee Vertical and 6 to 8 spindle drill presses).
  • Experienced with various types of gauging.

Interested applicants may Apply Online, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

JOB OPENING:

Field Service Technician 
Union Special – Huntley, IL 60142

Full-Time

Job description

Union Special is one of the world’s oldest industrial sewing machine brands.  The company was formed 140 years ago in 1881 in Chicago, Illinois.  Union Special’s sewing machines are used throughout the world in a wide range of applications including apparel and mattress production, bag closing, carpet, upholstery and geotextile.  Throughout its history, Union Special has been at the forefront of the sewing industry in development of new stitches, sewing automation and improved machine performance.

We need an energetic, experienced Technical Service person to help us support and assist our customers on our product lines.  The Technical Service person will be responsible for all technical matters, including but not limited to, machine and sewing solutions, installation, training, after sale service and support, and machine repair.

 Responsibility

  • Provide technical support to end users via in person and/or phone support
  • Installation of Union Special equipment at the customer location
  • Provide training to the customer during installations and service calls
  • Provide tailored solutions for each customer

Qualifications:

  • High level of knowledge of industrial sewing machines
  • Electronic and motor knowledge a plus
  • Manufacturing/R&D background a plus
  • Excellent working ethics and attitude
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
  • Excellent direct customer interaction skills a plus
  • 30% or more travel required
  • Competent in the use of Windows based applications
  • Self-motivated and independent
  • Fluent in Spanish a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: TBD based on qualifications

Job Location:

  • Huntley, IL

Required experience: Industrial Sewing machinery service: 2 years minimum

Interested applicants may Apply Online, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

JOB OPENING:

Job Title: CNC Vertical Machining Center Operator

Department: D

Wage/Grade: Based on experience

Classification: Regular Full time, Hourly

Shift:  First Shift

Job Responsibilities:

  • Load Program into CNC machines.
  • Perform job setups
  • Override program settings as related to tool feeds and speeds.
  • Adjust tool travel distance
  • Determine tools required to perform a variety of close tolerances           drilling, tapping and milling operations.
  • Monitor machine operations
  • Inspect machined parts to ensure job specifications are maintained.
  • Replace dull tools as necessary
  • Set and sharpen tools as necessary

Skill Requirements:

  • CNC VMC experience and/or certificate
  • Must be able to lift min. of 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to set auxiliary machines (hand mills, Milwaukee Vertical and 6 to 8 spindle drill presses).
  • Experienced with various types of gauging.

Interested applicants may Apply Online, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

JOB OPENING:

Job Title: Polisher/Bench Operator

Department:  Looper Department

Grade:  Grade 3

Classification: Regular Full Time, Hourly, 1st

Job Responsibilities:

  • Read prints and job layouts
  • Follow verbal and written instruction
  • Polish loopers to fine tolerance contour charts
  • Light precision bench work

Skill Requirements:

  • High School Diploma
  • 5 or more years’ experience with polishing small intricate parts to a fine controlled finish
  • Follow, interpret, or read blueprints and schematics

Interested applicants may Apply Online, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

JOB OPENING:

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Classification: Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

  • Understanding of CNC programming codes for troubleshooting machine tool problems
  • Understanding of Fanuc machine controls
  • Read electrical schematics
  • Read and interpret blue prints
  • Rig and install CNC and other machines
  • Read precision measuring instruments such as Oscilloscopes, Digital Volt Meters, etc.
  • Knowledge of 120 volt and 208/460 volt three phase
  • Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Understanding of plumbing and general day-to-day building repairs

Skill Requirements:

  • High School Diploma Required
  • Electronics Trade School Graduate – Preferred
  • Trouble Shooting of Electronic Circuitry
  • Organized and Detailed Oriented

Interested applicants may Apply Online, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

JOB OPENING:

Job Title:  Industrial Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Administration

Classification: Full time, Salary

The candidate will have the following capabilities:

  • Knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards in the field or industry
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Data analytics skills and experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Project management skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Organizational, planning, and documentation skills
  • Adept at using presentation software and presenting complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders
  • Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
  • Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) platforms
  • Experience using System Applications and Products (SAP type) software

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

  • BS in industrial engineering or related field such as manufacturing or mechanical engineering preferred
  • 2-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

The industrial engineer position will be responsible either directly or indirectly in the following tasks:

  • Monitors manufacturing operations with an eye toward improving productivity and efficiency.
  • Design and improve production processes and workflows.
  • Ensure that processes are designed so that products meet quality standards.
  • Reduces waste and addresses production issues.
  • Reviews production schedules, processes, and specifications.
  • Evaluates manufacturing data to implement technological improvements in production processes.
  • Review and monitor shop operational costs to minimize production issues.
  • Works with manufacturing departments to develop and design production standards.
  • Generates process documentation and reports.

Interested applicants may Apply Online, or apply internally between the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday through Friday.