Diamond Wire Technician

Description

Summary

Responsible for basic aspects of assigned diamond wire cutting (jobs).

Exhibit and enforce a culture where safety is the first priority!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Operates basic diamond wire cutting (DWC) and core drilling (CD) equipment.
• For basic jobs, develop processes, select tooling, and perform setups
• Perform progressive DWC & CD operations on work involving basic tolerances and finish requirements
• Under technical supervision, performs basic mobilizations of equipment
• Under technical supervision, performs basic demobilizations of equipment
• Under technical supervision, performs basic repairs and maintenance of equipment
• Utilize TRACE system for the management and tracking of equipment
• Ensure accurate and quality workmanship 
• Complete appropriate paperwork, as required
• Provide feedback to improve programs, processes, tooling etc
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work area
• Perform shop duties as directed and required. 

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED/SHED, required
• Journeyman or 2-year technical degree, preferred

Experience & Skills

Two to three years of progressively responsible related experience. Specifically, this position requires:

• Experience (2-3 years) with mechanical assembly or trades type environment
• Solid mechanical aptitude
• Experience with core drilling, a plus
• Ability to read and interpret prints & mechanical drawings
• Experience in low volume and high mix environment, preferred
• Experience in a job shop or field environment, preferred
• Experience machining, preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as basic math, layout functions, fractions, decimals, angles, percentages and ratios.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using critical thinking skills
• Ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations
• Ability to follow through on projects from conception to completion.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• Occasionally talk or hear
• Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently stand and walk
• Frequently climb ladders and stairs
• Frequently stoop, kneel, bend or crouch
• Frequently lift and/or move physical products (up to 50 lbs)
• Frequently use portable hand power tools (angle grinder, drill, power hammer, etc.)
• Respirator fit testing and use may be required
• Specific vision abilities: include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These include: forklift traffic, overhead cranes, machining, welding, fumes, airborne particles, moving of mechanical parts and moderate noise. The work is performed indoors in a shop environment or a customer site both indoors and outdoors. Will spend a minimal amount of time outdoors in hot, cold, or otherwise inclement weather during part of the workweek.

Other Requirements

OSHA 10

Valid driver’s license, required

Successful completion of IPM Overhead Crane Training, required

Successful completion of IPM’s Forklift Training, required

Valid Forklift license, preferred

Travel Time – up to 75% (daily, overnight and weekends)

Travel Locations: jobs sites (domestic and international) and company facilities

Ability to utilize multiple mobile apps for time sheet entry, travel, expense reporting, etc