Manufacturing Automated Line Tender

GENERAL SUMMARY :

This position includes but not limited to : Operation and set-up of Tandem Lines, Transfer Press and / or Automatic Presses. Set-up equipped with Coil feed lines and / or blank bunks / carts, Programming and adjusting end of arm tooling, feed equipment, conveyors, etc…….

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls the operation of the presses and is responsible for the safety of those assigned to work with them.
• Operate Lift Trucks and overhead cranes for placement and / or removal of dies, coils, blanks and / or other equipment required for JCO and / or Pre-Stage
• Participate with JCO’s Start to Finish
• Performs initial setup and determines corrective action as required to assure automation equipment meets performance capability.
• Maintains end of arm tooling where applicable.
• Loads coils onto uncoiler, threads coil through feed line assuring proper alignment to die, adjusting set and pitch properly.
• Install and adjust EOAT where applicable assuring proper pick and place in order to run job efficiently.
• Set-up all necessary items required to make job production ready-part exit conveyors, chutes, scrap shakers, die lubricant (Drawing Compound), Sensors, etc……..
• While equipment is in Production mode participates in pre-staging of next scheduled job where applicable.
• At least once per hour, required to verify the part they are producing meets quality standards, and reports any concerns to the Supervisor.
• Performs adjustments, calibrations, alignments and modifications of automation systems and components when required.
• Advises supervisor when equipment does not meet capability to produce product according to quality standards. Contacts appropriate skilled trades when unable to correct problem through routine procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES / EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

COMMENTS

This position description is not all-inclusive. This position is required to perform all other miscellaneous duties and functions as may be assigned.  This includes working in all classifications that employee may be assigned to.