Machining Utility (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview : Utility is the entry level position in our Machining Department. Assists workers by performing general labor operations in the positions of Helper, Rack Person, Hook-Up, and Loader and supports operators as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Facilitates set up activities as requested by operator.
• Assist Operators pulling heaters after stoppages.
• Put pieces back on the line at line loaders.
• Empty trash containers in Forge and Steel Buildings.
• Assist crane operators hooking up and clearing pit jams.
• Guides the completed 1st end from take-away conveyor to the rack.
• Switches exit ends on the conveyor when racks are full.
• Verifies all bundles have tags with part and heat codes.
• Maintains all wood in the steel buildings. Ensures that it is organized and stacked safely.
• Maintains all bins and floor free of loose wood and debris.
• Loads the coater and the press rack.
• Operates the pallet conveyor to bring a full skid into position when one has been emptied without stopping the press or letting it run with empty passes.
• Loads cycle push buttons.
• Watches for heat changes and ensures that heats are not mixed. Inform the Operator or Foreman when one is about to occur.
• Verifies that the pallet of material has a Green accept tag before loading into the coater. Notifies the Operator or Foreman if no Green accept tag is found.
• Watches for material conditions that are not suited to run through the coater and informs the Operator, i.e. rust, oil or any other contamination that may occur..
• Runs sonic reject pieces during periods of downtime and at the end of the job.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and / or Experience :

Key Competencies

Communication Skills :

Mathematical Skills :

Computer Skills :

Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

Benefits :

Work Environment :

The Utility person will work throughout all departments in our facility and will frequently interact with historic machinery which often involves close proximity to heat, noise, debris, conveyance systems and other potentially dangerous equipment. This role will be exposed to confined spaces, moving mechanical parts, risk of shock, and exposure to chemicals. The Utility person will encounter high levels of floor and overhead traffic due to material transportation throughout the facility which can cause high levels of vibration and airborne disturbances. There are areas of paved and unpaved walkway, rail cart systems, open flames, active shipping lanes and occasionally standing water to be cautious of.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.