SUMMARY Set up, operate, and maintain conventional, and special purpose, manual machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts supporting production. Manufacture fixtures, jigs, and replacement parts for repairs. Support production in all aspects of production & in-process inspection. Collaborate with other departments across the organization to develop solutions to increase productivity and establish processes to produce quality products that are delivered on time. Must be able to work independently in a manual machining tool room environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:
- Studies blueprints to determine sequence of operations and finished dimensions of work piece.
- Lifts, locates, secures, and verifies positions of work piece in fixtures, jigs, vices, tombstones, and table.
- Selects tooling and materials for each project.
- Decides best process and machine for each project.
- Adjust feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and tooling offsets.
- Mounts tooling in spindle, monitors tooling wear, sets tooling positions in relation to the work piece.
- Verifies alignment of work piece.
- Performs quality checks, AQL's, & in-process inspections.
- Recommends Continuous Improvement Initiatives for work area to supervisor.
- Cross training between work centers and cells.
- Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Must complete WCSCC Journeyperson assessment
REQUIRED COMPETENCY
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Adheres to Z-DEP quality standards per work center specifications. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly & efficiently. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to set up and operate multiple manual machines including lathe, mill, grinder, & drill press.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Strong verbal, non-verbal, & written communication skills. Listens to instructions carefully and can relay information to others effectively. Understands the importance of cross training and working with a team to build a positive culture through relationships, attitude, work ethic, & dependability.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb and/or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
