Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers
1-2 years’ experience preferred
Use of numbers including decimals
Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Proficiency gained through job-related training and on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks
Ability to complete work with a limited degree of supervision
Ability to provide guidance to other employees with less experience
Ability to understand how the team integrates with others to accomplish team objectives
No supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload
Ability to provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedure
Ability to take a broad perspective to problems and spot new, less obvious solutions
Ability to impact the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of the team
Ability to use discretion to modify work practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency
Uses communication skills to exchange very detailed, complex information, typically within own team or closely related team
Responsibilities
Set up and operate multiple machines and equipment including welders and grinders to produce a variety of Carbide Tipped Saw products following established practices and procedures
Make various adjustments to guides, vise, and payoff including singular and multiple grinding head units
Set and align grinding wheels to achieve proper rake angles, chamfer, height, etc
Set and adjust indexing cams, roller drives, guides; change wheels, belts; oil, grease, and lube equipment as required
Check and maintain coolant system and fluid levels
Set and adjust speeds and feeds to maximize operating efficiency
Use overhead electric hoist to load coils onto and remove coils from equipment
Use hydraulic and hand truck to move materials and products about the department
Monitor operation of multiple machines and assure quality of product
Make first piece and numerous ongoing inspections using optical comparator and other instruments to check profile and dimensions
Check micrometers at start of each shift and post findings
Keep and maintain required records, counts, information, and data
Perform some routine maintenance to machine and post maintenance checks on forms provided
Detect and report defective and unsafe equipment and materials, as well as unusual situations to supervisor
Observe and obey all safety rules, practices, and procedures
Wear and employ all required safety equipment and devices
Clean and maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner