Raw Material Processing Operator

The following description and statement include those details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation and is not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of characteristics that are inherent to the job/occupation.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Raw Material Processing Operator will be responsible for operating one or more saws and lathes.  The operator must ensure the safe operation of the saw and lathe cell.  Operators must follow priorities, cut stock according to job and cut sketch requirements and communicate abnormalities. 

• Follow and maintain all safety procedures to ensure the safest possible work environment.  
• Some work assignments require special protective clothing such as face shields, aprons, and gloves. Refer to area JHA for specific PPE requirements. All areas require safety glasses and steel toe shoes.  
• Perform housekeeping and other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.  
• Assistance may be given to other operators on proper operational procedures.  
• Employee may be required to move material within the work area.  
• Maintain acceptable attendance and report to work prepared to be productive.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.  
• Ability to read, Interpret and work from blueprints, factory routers, work instructions, sketches and drawings, SDS sheets, and safety related information.  
• Meets compliance requirements of Pursuit Aerospace business conduct guidelines as applicable to this position.  
• Acquire and maintain necessary job knowledge and capability through on-the-job training, training programs, meetings, etc. as required for initial qualification and maintenance of necessary knowledge and skill level.  
• Ability to train other operators in proper procedures, methods and techniques.  
• Take part in audits administered by internal and external (customer) auditors as required to establish the effectiveness of training.  
• Must be capable of acceptable levels of performance after a training period. Consistently achieve target rate based on rate established for work standards.  
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment.  
• Always maintain traceability of heat codes and billet mapping. Mark/tag material with proper heat code, and other identifying marks as required.  
• A high degree of initiative, alertness and attentiveness to personal safety, process details concerning material conditions and equipment are required.  Deviations to required parameters and procedures as well as equipment malfunction must be reported to the supervisor.  
• Ability to work and communicate both efficiently and effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control in production improvement, problem solving, and product testing.  
• Generate and maintain required paperwork such as logbooks, inspection records, work sheets, and various other paperwork by hand or computer as required by written procedures, Pursuit Aerospace-Cleveland, and its customers.  
• Follow verbal and written Engineering and Quality Control instruction as contained in process procedures, metal finishing sheets, blueprints, operational sketches, tool lists, and other control documents to perform the operation in a specified and quality manner.  
• Unload raw materials from semi-trucks and store material.  
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on saw equipment.  
• Cut material to the cut sketch requirements.  
• De-burr, grind, radius and chamfer billets end as necessary to achieve cut sketch requirements.  
• Intermittently use wrenches, small tongs, and powered hand tools. Periodically transport production materials (i.e. WIP, parts, tools equipment, salvage material, scrap, and waste) to the next operation or designated location throughout the facility utilizing a powered industrial truck, powered industrial walk-behind, or pallet jack.  
• During down time, a secondary job will be performed, which may result in a combination of work performed.  
• Must report to work on a regular and consistent basis and be able to work an entire shift.  

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate; experience using a band saw and lathe.  
• Minimum of one year of forging experience in a manufacturing environment.  
• Basic understanding of CNC Lathe operation including program selection and tool wear.  
• Knowledge of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.  

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:  

• Mechanically inclined.  
• Prioritize, schedule, and review work.  
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.  
• Understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Work independently with little direction.  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures.  
• Meet schedules/timelines and communicate abnormalities.  
• Maintain documentation/records routinely.  
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.  
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and has a positive attitude.  
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.  
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.  
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust.  
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull various weights with some weighing over 50 pounds.