The Saw & Stretcher Operator is responsible for operating the saw and stretcher in an efficient and cost-effective manner while maintaining safety and quality standards. Regular communication is required with the press crew with regards to any safety or quality issues noticed.
Requirements
- Read all specifications and/or notes outlined in the work order and in EPICS.
- Follow verbal instructions from the press supervisor and other teammates.
- Lay out, set up and operate metalworking machines such as saws, and other hand tools to cut or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products.
- Check products for correct shapes, dimensions, and other specifications using calipers and other measuring tools available.
- Troubleshoot and perform corrective action or minor repairs to the saw and stretcher.
- Perform the required PM checks on the saw daily.
- Follow work order specifications and packing instructions.
- Input information into EPICS such as weight, notes for die variances, etc.
- Verify NCRs that apply to the saw.
- Update rework/redtag line in EPICS if the material is confirmed good at the saw.
- Input information regarding low yields on EPICS.
- Inspect cut lengths, critical dimensions and visually inspect material using measurement tools.
- Ensure proper handling of material to maintain quality and good product.
- Ensure skids are packed and bundled securely and all material coming off the saw is cleaned, free of defects and is good quality product.
- Ensure proper weight is measured and recorded to the minimum tolerance of 40 lbs.
- Ensure efficient skid changeovers by being proactive and looking at subsequent work orders.
- Effectively communicate any issues with Press Leads, such as poor yield, die variance, weight discrepancies, and scanning issues.
- Escalate issues with the maintenance team immediately for any mechanical related downtime.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy line with focus on 5S to ensure good housekeeping is followed throughout the shift.
- Ensure materials (skids, separators, sandwiches, etc.) are available at the saw station for duration of the shift.
- Be proactive in communicating with forklift drivers when materials are required.
- Ensure all quality checks are completed and recorded at the required frequency at the saw.
- Ensure Ascona scans are completed as per billet entries, and ensure product meet specification.
- Ensure quality checks are conducted for visual & dimensional requirements.
- Ensure any material that is out of spec is communicated to the press lead to make a prompt decision on whether it is to be scrapped or rectified.
- Discuss any issues (mechanical, work-order related, etc.) with following shift, and ensure enough materials are available for a successful start-up.
- Run the stretcher (live and dead ends) efficiently as possible and as required to ensure material is cleaned off the table continuously.
- Ensure all extrusion pieces that are stretched are straight and twist free, and meet quality requirements.
- Regularly check dimensions and flatness and ensure extrusion is not over stretched.
- Responsible for batching at storage table with right number of pieces per batch to avoid overcrowding.
- Read and follow all notes in EPICS and update notes as required.
- Immediately report any issues before, during or after stretching with press leads.
- Communicate with saw crew any concerns regarding issues with dimensions and finish, such as marking bad cavities and batch marking.
- Report any malfunction in stretching equipment to the press leads and the maintenance team.
- Follow stretching instructions as per work order as required.
- Comply with all quality related policies, procedures and system requirements.
Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Education Assistance Program
- Social Events
- Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
- Internal Growth and Development
- Health and Dental
- Life and AD&D
- Vision
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Long Term Disability
