Primary Function :

Straighten routine castings to meet required specifications.

Tools and Equipment :

Micrometer, height gauge, depth gauge, Vernier calipers, adjustable tooling points, inserts, fixtures,

templates, vise, and various hand tools such a as a hammer, punch, straight edge, etc.

Material :

Aluminum, copper, and brass based castings.

Direction of Others :

Working Procedure :

Straightener A and the Straightener.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF

OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT.

1 Shall adhere to all safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.

2 Shall consistently follow all applicable work instructions.

3 Shall receive daily work assignments from the department supervisor or lead person.

4 Shall check each casting, determining what straightening technique is required.

5 Shall place each casting in a holding device or fixture, if required, and perform various straightening

techniques using a variety of tools, such as a hammer, punch, file, vise, etc.

6 Shall exercise care during the straightening operation to hold parallelism, maintain dimensional

relationships and angles, radii, etc.

7 Shall move the castings to the next operation per the process sheet.

8 Shall use various surface plates, Vernier calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, templates, blocks,

micrometers and similar instruments to check the casting for adherence to the drawing dimension.

9 Shall maintain all records and vouchers in a clean and orderly condition, where accuracy is

paramount.

10 Must be able to read and interpret routine blueprints and casting drawings, including symbols.

11 Shall maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.

12 Shall attend and successfully complete hazardous material / waste handling classes.

13 Shall attend and successfully complete lockout / tagout training classes.

14 Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment :

Working in an environment free of contaminants, where hearing protection is recommended.

Special Skills Required :

Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to perform the physical demands of the job.

No minimum formal educational achievement required.

Last updated : 2024-06-18