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GMA Bonding Operator

BorgWarner · Bellwood, IL · $19.63–$28.40 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked from a setup checklist or control plan. Did you ever find something on it that didn't match the machine?

What they are checking: Whether they follow written procedures carefully and speak up when the paperwork and reality disagree.

You'll operate different machines depending on your department assignment. Tell me about a time you had to learn a new machine quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they pick up new equipment fast and safely, since flexibility keeps the department running.

How do you make sure your production and scrap reports are accurate at the end of the shift?

What they are checking: Whether they keep honest counts as they go, because scrap numbers drive decisions about the process.

Tell me about a time you noticed parts drifting out of spec and caught it before anyone else did.

What they are checking: Whether they stay alert while monitoring a running machine instead of just loading parts on autopilot.

What would you do

Your first sample parts after a changeover have a defect you haven't seen before. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and get help on an unfamiliar defect rather than adjusting blindly and running more bad parts.

You're behind on your count and the machine keeps misfeeding. A coworker suggests bypassing a sensor. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse unsafe shortcuts even under production pressure, which protects people and parts.

What would you do if the packing instructions for an order didn't match what the customer label says?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and confirm before shipping, since packing errors reach customers just like part defects.

About the work

Before you start running, how do you check that a bonding machine's temperature, pressure and cycle time are set right?

What they are checking: Whether they verify settings against the setup sheet instead of trusting whatever the last shift left behind.

An alarm goes off and the control panel shows a jam. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they clear faults safely, find out why it jammed, and check parts before restarting.

What does SPC mean to you on the floor, and what would make you stop the machine based on your chart?

What they are checking: Whether they read SPC charts as an early warning, not just a box to fill in each hour.

How do you know when a polishing disc, filter or solution needs to be replaced before it starts hurting the parts?

What they are checking: Whether they watch for wear signs on consumables instead of waiting for quality to drop.

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The full job description

As published by BorgWarner.

Position Requirements: Perform duties to operate automatic bonding equipment, monitor machine for proper operation, and adjust as necessary to maintain part quality standards. Bonding Operators will be required to operate different machinery or equipment based upon department assignment. Working from control plans, operator instructions, troubleshooting guides, Win SPC Quality Plan, logs, checklists, setup procedures, packing procedures, inspection procedures, and instructions: • Setup equipment and perform setup validation checklist. • Check machine for proper settings (temperature, pressure, cycle time); adjust as necessary. • Operate machines, load parts into machine, and check first run sample parts for defects. • Monitor machine for proper operation and adjust as necessary to ensure part meets established quality standards. • React to alarms. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions as indicated on control panel, clear jams, reset misfeeds and clear faults to continue proper equipment operation. • Replace defective or warn equipment components as required, such as polishing discs, solutions, filters, etc. • Perform SPC processes as required. • Visually inspect parts as specified and log data as required. • Change over machine and make required machine adjustments to process different parts. • Prepare production and scrap reports. • Pack parts as specified and place in box or tote; create and attach proper label or shipping paperwork. • Move material to and from staging area or shipping dock. • Maintain cleanliness of equipment and area by performing daily housekeeping tasks. • Notify supervisor, engineering and/or maintenance department of unusual part or equipment problems. Use personal computer, test fixtures, fixed gauges, surface finish, calculator, thickness gauge, forklift truck, hand truck, data entry terminal (WINSPC), and hand tools. Follow safety rules and keep work area in clean and orderly condition. Act and perform duties in a manner that is conducive to a professional, productive and team-oriented environment. Exposure to noise and fumes. Light physical effort required, which is equivalent to constantly lifting or moving light weight material between 5# and 25#. Perform other related duties as assigned. Pay Range: $19.63 - $28.40 Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Bid • Employees with less than one year of service are only eligible to bid on higher paying labor grade positions. • Employees with more than one year of service will receive first consideration. • Employees in Disciplinary Step 1 are eligible to bid on any job. • Employees in Step 2 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year. • Employees in Step 3 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year. • If an employee accepts a new position, they cannot bid on the same or lower paying labor grade for 1 year. • If you were previously forced out of this job classification and are interested in returning to the position, you must complete a job bidding form. • This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English. Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Interview • Applicants must meet all criteria in the job bidding process • Employees who have been interviewed within 6 months for the SAME exact position may not be re-interview. External Candidates: • This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English; Benefits: • Medical Coverage • Optional Dental and Vision Coverage • Participation in the Employee Incentive Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Flexible Spending Accounts • Company Paid Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) • Additional Family-Friendly Benefits • Mental Wellbeing Support - Internal Use Only: Direct Hourly Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here , select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

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