Fourslide Setup Operator

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, sets up and operates Fourslide Machine to process parts to blueprint specifications, following instructions and applying knowledge of manufacturing procedures.

Reporting To:

Production Supervisor

Essential Job Functions:

• Setup and operate Fourslide machines.
• Identifying problems and making improvements (root cause analysis).
• Review, investigation, and completion of required daily documentation.
• Ensure good housekeeping and machine maintenance practices.
• Adhering to all safety policies and reporting any infractions or concerns to management.
• Perform in-process quality checks utilizing comparators, micrometers, and additional inspection equipment as required.
• Complete required documents and SPC.

Skills & Abilities:

• Blueprint reading GD&T.
• The use of various quality testing equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and understanding of job instructions both verbally and written.
• Problem solving skills needed to know why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
• Attention to detail with precision equipment and product.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Completed state Fourslide apprenticeship, preferred.
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work overtime when required to meet customer demand.
• Experience with machines such as grinders, mills, etc. preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

EEO Statement:

Paragon Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.