You must be able to:
· 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 carbide components and assemblies related to the carbide industry.
- Operate automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, and robotic equipment.
- Work with carbide material which could include cobalt, or nickel and possibly handle other hazardous chemicals.
- Perform hand assemblies of products using shrink fitting, brazing, or epoxy as required per individual quality plans.
- Operate and interpret results from measuring tools, gauges, scales, microscopes, go/no go gauges, and visual standards.
- Perform tooling changes, setup and troubleshooting on production equipment.
- Basic programming of presses, lathes, mills, and grinding equipment.
- 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 Standard Work, Work Instructions, and applicable JSA documents.
· Assure product and process quality measures are maintained. Communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
· 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Manual dexterity required to accurately handle and position parts.
· Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.
· Ability to lift and transport tooling and materials greater than 50lbs using appropriate lifting tools and/or techniques.
· 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, etc.)