Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift - $2,000 Hiring Bonus at Elgin Sweeper in Elgin, Illinois

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Study and interpret blue print, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Plan machine set ups, retrieve appropriate punches and dies, program necessary information into control system, position work piece and operator press brake machine through production runs to form specified quantities of piece parts to close tolerances.
• Perform first piece inspections and make necessary adjustment to machine to ensure parts are formed to designated tolerances.
• Communicate with managers, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve quality issues.
• Perform inspection, preventative maintenance and ensure machines are operating optimally.
• Perform quality inspection on 100% of work product by using appropriate measuring tools to ensure defined tolerances and measurement are accurate to Blue Print.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to input and scan work order data into MRP/JDE system using RF scanner, keyboard and mouse.
• Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to in order to build a defect-free product. Complete required in-process inspection, repair any defects found and document critical quality information as necessary.

Perrform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required with at least 1 year related work experience


• Formal CNC Machining education or equivalent experience is necessary.


• Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our plant. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

See job description