Job Details

SUMMARY

Assist in implementing manufacturing processes; ensure policies and procedures are followed by all EMP employees on the floor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read blueprints, tooling instructions and standard charts for specifications such as dimensions, tolerances and tooling instructions for holding fixtures, cutting speeds, feed rates and proper tooling.
• Set up and verify tooling for production jobs. Deliver to work cells and collect tooling from previous jobs. 
• Ensure fixtures are in good working condition.
• Coordinate with tool crib supervisor for repair or re-sharpening of tools.
• Responsible for tool usage sheets and uploading/downloading of programs (coordinate with engineering personnel).
• Document and report to quality and engineering departments any deviation in process, change in tooling and/or any machine override variance from 100%.
• Follow up on quality watches to ensure the frequency of checks has been increased for any dimension related to a process change that may take place.
• Provide time studies and feed back to proper engineering personnel.
• Setup and operate machining equipment as needed.
• Work with engineering in the development of prototype parts.
• Work with operator to improve on setup/machining skills. Understand safety requirements.
• Routine inspection of work cells, including but not limited to, tagged baskets, organization, quality of parts, efficiency of operator and address any issues/concerns the operator(s) may have.
• Communicate with engineering department regarding chronic production problems.
• Look at ways to reduce cost and improve production.