What are the responsibilities and job description for the Set up Operator position at DBG Arkansas, LLC?
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:
To ensure that all processes are set-up in a way which supports the Company's philosophy of Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Effectiveness. Advise Team Leader or Management of any irregularities as soon as possible.
To stamp and assemble parts for sub-assemblies and finished parts for both inside and outside of the Plant. Maintain customer quality requirements and specifications.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping.
- Adhere to normal start up procedures (i.e. compressors, checking oil, lubrication, checking equipment and auxiliary).
- Ensure set-up and tear-down procedures are followed to maximize safety and quality.
- Operate equipment and maintain production standards while producing good quality parts.
- Responsible to supply die set-up information and accurate record keeping as required.
- Responsible for set-up tool and equipment inventory.
- Obtain the first-off and last-off approvals from authorized person.
- Troubleshoot as required to get the equipment up and running as soon as possible. Know when to seek outside assistance ( i.e. Maintenance/Toolroom).
- Initiate all paperwork in reference to active process.
- Make recommendations with respect to repairs to dies and equipment.
- Lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, stretching, sitting, standing inside and outside in various temperatures.
- Must adhere to all safety Policies and Procedures.
- Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
- Must be familiar with and clearly understand all Press and Auxiliary Equipment functions.
- Work in an efficient and safe manner to ensure high productivity with good quality
- Learn as much as possible with respect to quality Awareness and Product Knowledge.
- Some material handling may be required (i.e. pump truck, lift truck, crane - starting or loading coils)
- Familiarity with work orders and their relationship to the job being done.
- Responsible to report all known errors to Team Leader or Management for corrective actions or guidance.
- Work as a Team Member in all situations.
- Other related duties as assigned
- Maintain quality charts, ensure accurate scrap and production reporting as required.
QUALITY AWARENESS:
Work in conjunction with DBG’s quality objectives and understand how poor-quality affects DBG, our customers and the end user of our product.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- Technical degree or diploma an asset
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 1-2 years’ experience in press operation in a similar environment.
- Good understanding of Die functions and mechanics
- Good interpersonal and Associate development skills
- General understanding of Die functions and mechanics - die protection experience an asset
COMPLEXITY OF TASKS:
Set-ups are usually standard; however, incumbent is required to actively participate in the QDC Program thereby creating cost savings for the Associates and the Company. Operating equipment is standard per the operating instructions – inspection plans and routings.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to withstand a minimum of 10 hours on a concrete surface
- Lift up to 40 lbs using proper lifting techniques
- Good use of Set-Up tools and equipment paying special attention to Safety.
