Summary
Ability to operate and run to standard Process Equipment and Off line Equipment, such as; presses, furnaces, grinders, sandblasting, etc. while adhering to strict quality and safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
-Participation in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
-Independent, safe, responsible operation of all the equipment necessary for the production of super abrasives and related products within specified work assignment.
-Operate automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.
-Operate chemical processing equipment and handle hazardous chemicals.
-Perform hand assemblies of product, blends, sieved material, and other as required.
-Operate and interpret results from measuring tools, gauges, scales, microscopes, go/no go gauges, and visual standards.
-Perform minor tooling changes, setup and troubleshooting on production equipment. Assist area experts in completing higher difficulty tooling setup, changeovers and troubleshooting.
-Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks including lubrication, filter changes, equipment cleanliness, and other as necessary.
-Complete ownership for housekeeping in assigned work area.
-Perform training of others with respect to the safe and responsible operation of assigned manufacturing equipment mentioned above.
-Adhere to documented work instructions: PPF, POCI, EOI, JSA, assembly prints, and other as needed.
-Assure product and process quality measures are maintained. Communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel.
Qualifications
-Good interpersonal, cooperative and team -oriented skills and behaviors
-Proven independent performer that needs minimal supervision
-Ability to use production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.
-Manual dexterity required to accurately handle and position parts.
-Lifting and transport of materials (20-40 lbs).
-Ability to comprehend and apply training to operate manufacturing production equipment listed above.
-Ability to effectively balance priorities and multiple tasks to achieve overall production goals.
-Must be available to work overtime during periods of high order volume.
-Basic computer competency (email, data entry into Material Mgmt. Systems, log notes in MSWord,
-MUST be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.
Education and/or Work Experience
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical Skills/Physical Requirements
Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.
