Posted August 22, 2026
Set-Up Operator 2 / Fourslide
Connecticut Spring & Stamping
Farmington, CT, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title
Set-Up Operator 2 / Four slide
Job Number
51-4081.00
Department
Fourslide
Reports to
Supervisor/Lead Person
Primary Position Objectives
To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of the company.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Set-up and maintenance of production tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.
- Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (NIELSON V81, V82, 700L, FS1 S3Reg etc. experience required).
- Set-up, adjust & operate NC BIHLER Four slide machines (experience preferred) or ability/willingness to learn.
- Alert supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling, machine maintenance and or tool maintenance on production tooling.
- Minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands.
- Assist in the standardization of machine component inventory. Cams, tool holders, cut-off components.
- Assist as requested in the development of project/tool estimates (quotes).
- Assist department tool & die makers with trouble shooting and analysis.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Lean, 6s and SDWT projects.
- Assist company managers as requested on all metal stamping and four slide programs.
- Alert supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.
- Change material (spools, coils etc.)
- Operate Machines as needed.
Other
- Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping practices.
- Observes Company processes and makes recommendations for improvement
- May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
- Performs other duties as directed.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Zero customer returns
- 100% On time Delivery
- 100% production rate
Qualifications
Education
Experience
- High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in set-up, trouble shooting, and production operation of Multi-Slide/Four slide/Verti-Slide machines
- Ability to read-understand blueprints as needed for production manufacturing.
- Ability to Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (V81 & V82)
- Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
- An understanding of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 6S, etc.)
- Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
- Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
- Detail and task driven work ethic.
- Ability to work OT as required to meet Company needs.
- Forklift Certify
Physical Requirements
- Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
- Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
- Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from
- position-to-position.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
