Summary:
As an Automatics Set-up Technician you will be safely setting up automatic (Acme / Davenport) equipment. You will be required to produce a robust set-up, equal or below estimated time (generally 13 hrs), that manufactures parts within statistical capability to meet specifications and production rate. You will be inspecting parts, using a variety of measuring techniques, to support the conformance requirements.
This is a 2nd shift position = 4:00 pm to 2:30 am Monday thru Thursday
Essential Duties:
•Can make simple changeovers for machines. Able to make adjustments to cams, gears, pushers, collets, threading spindles, brakes, and other standard tooling.
•Able to operate the Acme or Davenport equipment in a safe and effective manner within the estimated time.
•Able to adapt to quick scheduling changes, communication, status reports.
•Measure and monitor parts using appropriate instruments to meet all quality standards (conformance)
•Meet production rates (employee efficiency)
•Notify your supervisor immediately of any issues that prevent you from doing anything included in this job description.
•Recognize changes and ask questions accordingly
•Track time properly - punch in/out of work orders properly for accurate time tracking and part counts
•Support your team leader
•Cross train when provided the opportunity and perform any other task assigned including the operation of equipment.
•Loads stock into feeding mechanism, replaces worn tools, may operate surface grinder to sharpen tools and may use statistical process control techniques
•Attendance – You show up on time and ready to work. You consistently work whenever needed without complaint or comment (i.e. overtime).
Candidate Requirements:
•5-7 years of experience setting up Acmes or Davenports
•Preferable, but not required: high school diploma or equivalent
•Understanding a manufacturing environment with an attention to detail
•A team player with excellent communication skills
•Strong commitment to doing quality work
•Work with high energy and a sense of purpose
•Willingness to learn and then apply
•Basic computer skills are required
•Supports all company goals and demonstrates initiative
Job Demands:
Strength – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Environment:
Due to the environment – the following are required: hearing protection, slip resistant shoes and eye protection. Work area is an oily environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person