What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inconel Operator 2nd shift position at Ideal Tridon?
We are the global leader in worm gear, t-bolt, band, strut, specialty clamps, hose supports, conduit, fastening solutions, fittings, and couplings. Our products meet the highest standards demanded by global customers. A commitment to service and dedication to quality drive us each day. While billions of Ideal Tridon products have sealed critical connections for our customers, we continue to push the boundaries of innovative design. Our legacy and proven capabilities ensure that we’re well-positioned to support new applications and emerging markets. At Ideal Tridon, whether it’s the performance of our products or the responsiveness of our service, connections are at the heart of what we do.
Job Summary:
The Inconel Operator is responsible for performing any machine setups, adjustments, or minor maintenance in designated areas as necessary to ensure proper assembly equipment performance.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assures compliance to all required industry standards and government requirements as stated in the Ideal-Tridon Quality Manual, Quality Management System, process documentation, and all Company Human Resources, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Responsibility and authority to shut down machine operation when quality, safety, or environmental issues arise. The operator will notify the supervisor, lead, or other appropriate manager.
- Maintains and protects all company, supplier, and customer proprietary and confidential information.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Sets up, adjusts and maintains clamp assembly equipment to meet production and customer quality requirements.
- Maintains good housekeeping and observes safe operating procedures at all times.
- Reads/interprets Work Orders, Travel Cards, drawings and schematics. Containing nonconforming products and completing RID. Labor Tickets. Documents are listed under the Packaging Document Center menu. Quality Policy, Environmental Policy, and HSE Website.
- Maintains equipment, production, and other records as required.
- Identifies/removes slip, trip, and fall hazards. Housekeeping, equipment, and workstation cleaning procedures.
- Understand PPE requirements. Light curtain and Machine guarding, as required.
- Uses calipers, torque gauges, and other precision instruments as required.
- Analyses and determines causes of equipment malfunctions and performs any minor maintenance repairs.
- Notifies supervisor of any irregularities associated with equipment, material, etc.
- Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) in designated areas.
- Trains backup/replacement personnel and may provide work and quality direction to employees in training and temporaries.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Strong technical skills in operating machinery used in the production of Inconel.
- Ability to troubleshoot and address technical issues.
- Keen attention to detail to ensure the production of high-quality Inconel components.
- Understanding of quality control processes.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Ability to identify and address potential safety hazards.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy materials as needed.
- Physical dexterity for handling intricate components.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent education and experience required.
- Minimum one-year factory-related experience required.
- Experience using industrial tools: mechanic's hand tools, precision drill, precision instruments, power sander, power grinder, power forklift, safety glasses, lubricants, etc, required.
- Familiarity with CNC machining processes is advantageous.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and/or sitting and reaching with hands and arms.
- May occasionally climb stairs, drive vehicles, and operate equipment.
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to comply with overtime requirements.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
