Setup Operator

Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: Set-Up Operator Wage: $20.00 - $23.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am - 4:30pm QPS Employment Group is hiring a Setup Operator for a metal stamping and fabrication company in Schiller Park, IL. In this hands-on role, you'll set up, align, adjust, diagnose, and maintain a variety of equipment, including riveters, hardware insertion machines, and tapping and welding equipment. This is a high-ownership position where your mechanical expertise directly drives production success. Apply today! Set-Up Operator Responsibilities: - Clean, assemble, install and align tools, fixtures and dies in appropriate equipment according to work instructions and specific set-up requirements - Set up machines and stage appropriate subcomponents for the operation - Set and fill applicable lube systems - Ensure accuracy of the lubrication in use versus specifications - Assists in set-up changes, as applicable - Observe machine operation and perform limited dimensional inspection to detect defects or equipment malfunction - Initiate troubleshooting and resolve production performance problems - Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance duties - Perform first piece evaluation prior to formal submission to Quality Assurance - Report set up and labor data to maintain accurate and timely records - Participate in continuous improvement of the Secondary Operations department with suggestions for quick change, material and parts flow, safety suggestions, die sensing, etc. - Create and document set-up instructions for new and/or revised processes - Participate in work center readiness audits and verify receipt and proper documentation of all required approvals in advance of beginning production job orders Requirements for Set-Up Operator: - High School Diploma or equivalent with three years of maintenance or related experience; vocational training or apprenticeship completion desired - Strong mechanical abilities and problem-solving skills, sufficient to perform machine set-up activities, under conditions of tight deadlines - Able to lift up to 40lbs - Strong attention to detail and relentless toward safety - General knowledge of various types of metal fabrication and welding equipment - Able to use precision measuring instruments - Able to read and interpret blueprints - Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) concepts and ISO/TS16949 quality standards - Able to work under minimal supervision - Good math skills with ability to calculate and comprehend necessary math concepts - Able to complete required paperwork through basic reading and writing skills - Flexible and willing to adjust job schedule given customer and production schedule demands - Proficient in operation of industrial power lift trucks schaumburg@qpsemployment.com IND133 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

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