Machine Setup Operator: Brake and Punch Press Experience

Job Description

Organization Summary:

From Lakeside's beginning in May of 1946, we have been unique in our ability to work together to provide outstanding products and services to our customers. We have a long heritage of innovation starting with our founders. We also enjoy a respect and commitment from our customers because we have been honest and straight forward in our dealings with them. This consistency and effort has earned Lakeside the reputation of being a top-quality company with whom to do business. Our reputation of integrity in the marketplace can only be sustained if we always do what we say we are going to do. This means always being honest and consistent. Delivering consistent excellent service and products presents us with our biggest challenge and also our biggest opportunity.

Our future success will be driven by our ability to quickly design and deliver new product solutions that meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. This is no small task since we sell our product in partnership with manufacturer's representatives and distributors who, in turn, sell to end-users worldwide. This means that we need to be constantly listening to what the end-user, our reps and our distributors are saying about our products, our services, and our performance. Then we need to be able to take what we hear and blend that into what we do.

Our vision is to create an agile organization that has a "can do" behavior that is easy and enjoyable to do business with.

• Customer Focused - Our shared goals and actions are defined through understanding, meeting, and exceeding our customers' current and future needs.

• Continuous Improvement - Our effort in creative continuous improvement allows us to be flexible and responsive.

• Information Driven - Our collection and analysis of easy-to-use information allows everyone to make well-informed decisions.

• Cooperative Atmosphere -We encourage, develop, and combine our individual talents to allow everyone to be part of rewarding team efforts.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Group Leader, the Set-up I sets up and operates machines to produce parts for the assembly operations, ensuring the highest possible quality at the lowest possible cost, while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements and company performance standards, in accordance with the organization's Code Of Conduct and Operating and Guiding Principles, and maintaining a positive work atmosphere by his/her behavior and communications to others.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Setup and operate all of the following machinery:

a. Small mechanical press breaks and small mechanical punch presses

b. Deburring machines

c. Straightener

d. Large shear

e. Cold saw

f. Drill table

g. Hand bender

h. Spotfacer

2. Perform first piece inspection to ensure parts meet specifications.

3. Read parts lists, blueprints, and drawings.

4. Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to Company procedures.

5. Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

6. Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.

7. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

ABILITIES, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.

1. A High School diploma or GED equivalent are required.

2. Previous related experience is preferred.

3. Must be able to read blueprints, tape measure, micrometer, square, and protractor.

4. Must be able to operate hand tools and perform data entry on computer.

5. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

6. Must be able to successfully pass forklift certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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.

a. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

b. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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