Impact of Position:

Individuals in this position produce machined parts for future production processes through the basic set-up, troubleshooting and day to-to-day operation/tending of the Company’s CNC turning machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Individuals can perform the following essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Attendance and Work Instruction– Adherence to assigned/scheduled shift times and work hours and adherence to Supervisor’s instruction
• Daily set-up/run/operation of Company CNC equipment, specifically NexTurn Swiss type Lathes / Haas Dual Spindle Turning Center and additional machinery, as required.
  • Use/Interpretation of basic programming code regarding existing and new parts
  • Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery
  • Training on new machinery and programming as necessary
• All paperwork and computer data entry regarding use and interpretation of:
  • Company blue prints, work orders/instructions
  • Dimensional Tolerances (use of micrometers, dial calipers, comparators, etc.)
• Participation/Communication in all necessary interaction amongst relevant Departmental personnel.
• Cross-training into additional Engineering and/or machining work may be required as necessary:
  • Manual grinding, mill, lathe assignments, etc.
  • CAD/CAM and 3-D Modeling (if applicable)
• Accepts additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned by Lead or Supervisor.

• Running Component weld cell
• Assisting with general production, if necessary

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing throughout shift, with occasional seated work.
• Repetitive bending/twisting of wrists and gripping with fingers/hands
• Lifting/Dragging/Pushing of parts/bins/die carts/stock material ranging from 30-75 (or more) lbs.
• Proper use when reaching, bending, stooping during operation of machinery, using of jib crane, die carts, lifting mechanisms, tow motor, pallet jacks, other shop specific machinery, etc..
• Written, oral, and/or data entry communications
• Tow motor operation – if necessary
  • Climbing on and off tow motor
  • Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
  • Ability to see/hear and judge distances

Mental Requirements:

• Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Ability to reverse engineer / interpret sketches or schematics a plus
• Comprehension and demonstration of written/oral/verbally assigned tasks.
• Ability to visualize completion of assigned tasks.
• Advanced math and problem solving skills (i.e. dimensional tolerances/weights/measurements
• Ability to anticipate problems and troubleshoot moderate to complex solutions
• Unimpaired operation of tow motor – if required

Requirements

• Basic Reading/Writing Comprehension
• Basic Understanding and Use of Computers
• Working Knowledge of general machine shop or CNC practices
• Individuals must meet established Company Quality/Production Standards
• Working familiarity with Auto Cad, CNC programming, or possibly previous custom shop experience
• Understanding/Familiarity with:
  • Mathematics (measurements/tolerances)
  • Machine operation/maintenance
  • Steel/material properties

Training:

• ITF’s, Computer Training, Applicable Quality Systems Processes and Work Instructions.
• Understanding and sign off on established Company training and guidelines (Safety, Company Policies, Handbook Policies, etc.)
• Current or in-process accredited training
• Inter-departmental Cross-Training as provided or necessary
• Future existing or department specific training (ex. Kia, Swiss Turn operation, outside seminars, etc.
• Possible tow motor operation/certification – Valid Driver License
• Familiarity with machine controls and panel interfaces (Fanuc, etc.)

Prevention and Safety:

• Stay alert
• Safety eye shields must be worn at all times
• Hearing protection and gloves available if desired
• Proper dress and shoes
• Breaks to stretch/rest occasionally
• Follow all company safety procedures
• Constant application of proper/safe lifting techniques

Measures of success:

• Temp Status – 20 Day / 45 Day Evaluation
• Full- Time – 90 Day / 180 Day Evaluation
• Yearly Review
• Individuals are evaluated on a series of standards ranging from, but not limited to, individual skill level, efficiency and quality of work, attendance and working relationships within the Company, etc.
• Observation of above-mentioned standards of production personnel by management/supervisors is continuous during and beyond the above-mentioned intervals