Secondary Operator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Sets up and produces product according to specifications, while continuously monitoring product quality, ensuring that all production and specification requirements are met. The operator is required to set-up, operate and manufacture quality product on various types of Secondary machines including, but not limited to Pointer, Traub and Trimmers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs set-ups and operations of any complexity with little or no supervision including Point, Trim, Head Turn, Fillet Role of a wide variety of diameters, and angles.

• Reads blueprint and job order for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be produced.

• Installs circular form tools, set speed and feed to conform to specifications.

• Verifies dimensions and angle of product for conformance to specifications.

• Can cross train in one or more areas within Secondary Operation.

• Fill out Inspection Sheets and maintain quality standards through 3 pan other processes.

• Be proficient in the use of various types of inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, comparator, and other misc. inspection equipment)

• Regularly submits new ideas to support continuous improvement efforts.

• Ensure parts are clean of oil prior to de-chipping operation.

• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area.

• Performs other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 5 years of experience setting up and operating various types of secondary machines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to set up & run various secondary machines (Pointer, Traub, Trimmer, etc.)

• Ability to calculate figures using basic shop math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, and decimals).

• Ability to accurately read and interpret blue prints, sketches, specifications, etc.

• Ability to accurately use various precision measurement devices (such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, gages, comparator, etc) to perform visual and manual inspection.

• Working knowledge of and ability to perform SPC, 3-pan method, and other quality conformance practices.

• Attention to detail

• Ability to accurately enter data into computer program and corresponding documentation.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends if needed.

• Excellent attendance, including planning absences in advance and being punctual for shift and break begin and end times.

Language Skills

• Must read, write and speak English.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and short correspondence and/or memos.

• Ability to effectively communicate information to small groups, customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, speak and listen. Hand eye coordination, repetitive hand movement and manual dexterity (using hands and fingers to handle and feel are necessary. The employee must occasionally bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 35 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).