The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and undergo a post-offer screening for pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. The job requires operating machining centers, conducting visual checks, and making adjustments to tools as needed.
Requirements
- Operates machining centers to machine parts used on 5/8" through 2" meters.
- Conducts visual checks of all parts for quality issues.
- Loads parts, brass casings, and spud caps, into machines.
- Gauges product to ensure accuracy of machining process at required intervals throughout the shift.
- Makes adjustments to tools when needed, using a tool setter to make precision adjustments.
- Starts and observes machine operation to observe the machine process, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls as required.
- Changes tools at required intervals, when quality problems indicate tool change is needed, and when tools break or otherwise malfunction.
- Works in teams as machine operators, to produce quality parts, shorten downtime for changeovers, solve problems, and meet on-time delivery goals.
- Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by wearing PPE (gloves, aprons, safety glasses).
- After setup, operates machine to verify first piece accuracy of machine settings and documents results as required.
- Changes over machines to produce the next scheduled part.
- Maintains daily production log, documenting downtime and production as required.
- Records tool changes, recording in either log or computer, as required.
- Troubleshoots work-related problems by looking at production sheet, making visual quality checks, listening for malfunctions & relying on work experience to identify probable causes, and discussing possible problems/solutions with other operators.
- Maintains clean work area, following prescribed 5S housekeeping guidelines.
- Reads blueprints and product quality plans to check parts for adherence to quality standards.
- Assists maintenance personnel with machine repairs and maintenance.
- Communicates problems about quality, machine performance, and maintenance to group leader or supervisor.
- Responsible for daily, routine cleaning of machines, tools, and equipment, including preventive maintenance, such as greasing and maintaining coolant levels.
- Confers with supervisors, engineers, programmers, or others to resolve production problems.
- Participates in training, both voluntary and required, which may include hazardous materials training.
- Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by discussing with leader person or supervisor.
- Operates machines within the department as needed, ensuring continuous operation.
- Responsible for understanding and maintaining all Quality System records as required.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Roper Technologies)
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Packages
- Employee Health, Wellness, and Safety Programs
- Neptune Health & Wellness Center
- Tuition Assistance
- Training and Education Programs
