Set-Up Operator - 2 / Spring Grinding (2nd Shift)
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Farmington, Connecticut |
About this job
Job Description
Job Description
**2nd Shift Position**
Job Title
Set-Up Operator - 1, 2, 3 / Spring Grinding
Job Number
51-4081.00
Department
Spring Grinding
Reports to
Production Manager / Spring
Primary Position Objectives
Works with direction setting up, adjusting and operating relatively complex machinery in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts conforming to accurate quality standards.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure operation of departmental machinery.
- Moyer
- Gardner
- Feeder Bowls
- Shot Peen
- Wheelabrate
- Bennets
- Sand Blaster
- Load Tester / Elasticometer
- Shadow Graph / Optical comparator
- Make minor repairs to machine tools.
- Clear understanding of the different Spring-Grinding characteristics and effects.
- Clear understanding of grinding machine-adjusting characteristics.
- Remove old tool from machinery and replaces with new tool.
- Perform new machine set-ups
- Accurately and honestly, fill out Control Plans and quality inspection documents.
- Ability to understand gage-fixturing for testing springs
- Effectively communicate with coworkers to produce high quality parts
Department Goals
- 100% on-time delivery
- 100% production run rate
- 100% attendance
- Zero past due
- Zero customer returns
Levels
- Needs assistance
- Works independently
- Can train
Other
- Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, good housekeeping standards (machine & blowers) and be Quality conscious.
- May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
- Performs other duties as may be required.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
- High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills.
- Good math skills
- Ability to read blue prints
- Good mechanical skills
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge in the use of simple gauges (i.e. plug gauge, micrometers, load testers…)
- Knowledge of basic SPC charts interpretation
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.
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