Advanced Technician, Stamping Press Operation (3rd Shift)

Role Summary

The Advanced Stamping Technician is an elite, high-performance role designed for individuals who possess expert-level mastery of automation and multi-line operation. This position is responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex production lines, including coil-fed press systems.

Responsibilities

Technical Operations & Line Management

• Multi-Line Oversight: Operate and monitor multiple production lines simultaneously, ensuring peak efficiency.
• Coil-Fed Systems: Demonstrate expert proficiency in operating and troubleshooting coil-fed presses, including the management of straighteners, feeders, and decoilers. (This can be learned while in the role if other criteria has been met)
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute a systematic schedule of inspections, lubrication, and minor adjustments to presses, transfer systems, and dies to prevent catastrophic failures.

Quality Assurance & Metrology

• Precision Measurement: Conduct rigorous quality checks using Calipers, Micrometers, and height gauges.
• Blueprint Adherence: Verify that all stamped components meet blueprint specifications regarding tolerances, surface finish, and hole locations.
• Data Logging: Maintain meticulous records of production data, downtime, and corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Root Cause Analysis: Lead and participate in Kaizen events using 5-Why and Fishbone diagrams to reduce scrap rates and optimize cycle times.
• Tool & Die Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for the Tool and Die department to coordinate tool repairs and minimize production interruptions.
• Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining stock levels for consumables and critical machine spares (sensors, fasteners, etc.).

Safety & Compliance

• Safety Inspections: Conduct mandatory pre-shift audits of all safety guarding, light curtains, emergency stops, and interlock systems.

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all operations strictly comply with OSHA guidelines and company safety protocols.

• Environmental Exposure: Frequent exposure to loud noise (hearing protection required), metal fines, industrial lubricants, and varying temperatures.

• Physical Requirements: * Frequent standing, walking, and reaching.

  • Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally (with assistance).
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access equipment inside automation.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a dedicated Stamping Technician role.
• Core Certifications: Must hold and maintain active Crane Operator and Forklift Operator certifications. (This can be learned while in the role if other criteria has been met)
• Initial Certification: Completion of the Advanced Technical Certification and a practical skills assessment.
• Annual Requalification: Must successfully pass a technical test and safety audit annually to retain the "Advanced" status.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $29.00 per hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.   The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.   We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.   You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than October 29th, 2026.