Metal Form - Set-up Operator / Four Slide

Job Description

2nd SHIFT - 2:30-11:00

TRAIN ON 1ST FOR APPX: 2 WEEKS

Job Title

Metal Form -Set-Up Operator/ Fourslide

Job Number

51-4081.00

Department

Fourslide

Reports to

Supervisor/Lead Person

Primary Position Objectives

To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of the company.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description of Duties

Set-Up

Set-up and maintenance of production tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.

Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (NIELSON V81, V82, etc. experience required).

Set-up, adjust & operate BIHLER Fourslide machines ( experience preferred) or ability/willingness to learn.

Make minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands.

Alert supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling, machine maintenance and or tool maintenance on production tooling.

Assist in the standardization of machine component inventory. Cams, tool holders, cut-off components.

Ability to make minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands.

Assist as requested in the development of project/tool estimates (quotes).

Assist department tool & die makers with trouble shooting and analysis.

Assist in the development and implementation of Lean, 5s and SDWT projects.

Assist company managers as requested on all metal stamping and fourslide programs.

Alert supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.

Lean Initiatives

Observes Company processes and makes recommendations for improvement

Participates in Lean Projects

Other

Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping practices.

May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.

Performs other duties as directed.

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills

Minimum of 5 years experience in set-up, trouble shooting, and production operation of Multi-Slide/Fourslide/Verti-Slide machines

Ability to read-understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing.

Ability to Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (V81 & V82)

Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment

An understanding of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc)

Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly

Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods

Detail and task driven work ethic

Ability to work OT as required in order to meet Company needs

Physical Requirements

Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.

Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.

Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from

position-to-position.

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job