The Operations Technician I performs various operations that support the production of parts, including belting and polishing, buffing, die grinding, blasting, tumbling, and dimensional inspection.
Requirements
- Belting/Polishing - uses conventional polishing and belting lathes for the specific belting and/or polishing operations based on the information on engineering drawings
- Buffing – uses conventional buffing/polishing lathes along with appropriate buffing materials (wheels, compound and machine speed) to acquire specified finishes called-out on engineering drawings
- Die grinding - uses air and/or electric hand held tools for specific grinding, flapping or detailing an area on a part that is usually confined or the inside diameter of a cylindrical part
- Blasting – determines proper media to be used based on the information taken from the engineering drawings and/or the work instructions and the proper machine and machine settings
- Tumbling - uses centrifugal and vibratory equipment to perform mass finishing operations and must have the knowledge to select the appropriate media, compound and water flow to achieve the necessary finish required
- Maintains cleanliness of the work area and leaves the work area in clean condition for others when finished
- Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead
- Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product
- Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required
- Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition
- Complete all required training
- Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives
- Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
- Follow designated safety rules and regulations
- Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor
- Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package
