Proficiency gained through job-related training and on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks
Broad understanding of the job and ability to apply skills and knowledge in a range of processes, procedures, and systems or deep skills in a single area
Ability to complete work with a limited degree of supervision
Ability to provide guidance to other employees with less experience
Understanding of how the team integrates with others to accomplish team objectives
No supervisory responsibilities; ability to manage own workload
Ability to provide solutions to problems in atypical or infrequently occurring situations based on practice and existing precedents or procedures
Ability to take a broad perspective to problems and spot new, less obvious solutions
Impacts the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of the team
May 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
Strives for quality at every level, loves to learn and grow, and is not intimidated by innovation
Responsibilities
Set up and operate automatic welding machine to weld carbide tips to pre-milled band stock materials, including alignment and setting of electrode, gap setting, front and back stop adjustments, roller guides alignment, operation of control panel switches and buttons to set and adjust preheat and weld cycle, carbide feeder, regulate nitrogen flow and air pressure to piston
Make various adjustments to guides, vise, and payoff including singular and multiple grinding head units
Set up 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