Heat Treat Oven/Laser Engraver/ Surface Grinder Operator

Position Summary:

Under general direction from the Machine Shop Lead, the operator is responsible for all aspects of heat treating, laser engraving, and surface grinding to meet the desired specifications. Ensures that all settings are proper to achieve the respective specifications. Will load and unload stock to respective machines and maintain a safe work environment. Depending on workload, will be required to other task orientated jobs such as polishing, carbide cutting, or assisting in needed areas. Entry level position with the room to master the area and be responsible for throughput at the same time as gaining experience and being able to move up within the company. Needs to be able to handle and have a good attitude in a fast paced, on the go environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The ability to multi-task while working in a safe manner. At no times shall safe work practices be compromised.
• Load and unload stock to furnace, laser engraver, and surface grinder
• Wrap and unwrap different tool steels, load and unload parts from various heat treat furnaces, program furnaces in accordance with documented and proven recipes, and monitor temperatures between loads.
• Laser engrave manufactured parts with required information from print which includes running existing programs and the ability to create new programs.
• Operate surface grinder including setting up parts and making needed adjustments according to measurements.
• Work from and in accordance with specifications and design criteria including but not limited to verbal instructions, shop orders, and drawings; performs standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
• Ensure drawings match order requests
• Responsible for safe operation of equipment and make sure preventative maintenance items have been performed on the equipment to be used
• Work with maintenance to perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Complete a Maintenance Request Form when necessary and advise immediate supervisor of any immediate problems
• Monitors the quality of the material produced.
• Notify the shop manager of any problems in manufacturing the product
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork such as Quality Check lists
• Ability to learn and use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gage, and hardness tester.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations including:
• Notifies immediate supervisor of any unsafe conditions in the workplace
• Safety glasses
• Ear plugs (if required)
• Steel toe shoes
• Heat Protectant
• Practice good housekeeping habits
• Follow procedural guidelines in all areas of operation
• Prepare and maintain daily timecard utilizing the Shop System with complete information on accomplished tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of machine shop experience.
• Ability to understand and measure hardness of parts
• Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment and processes used in a manufacturing environment.
• Read and interpret shop drawings
• Demonstrates basic math skills with use of a calculator.
• Considerable experience in mechanical trouble shooting.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks independently
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff.
• High degree of personal initiative
• Resourceful, accurate and highly organized with an attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Must be flexible, able to adjust schedule and pitch-in as needed
• Must be able to work overtime
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical and Environmental Elements:

• This is a production department classification and employee’s work in a plant environment with moderate to high noise levels, non-controlled temperature conditions and must stand and/or walk for approximately 6 – 8 hours per shift and lift to 65 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17