1st Finishing Utility

Responsibilities

• Aid the production team in providing direction and training to manufacturing associates on how to perform their assigned tasks.
• Ensure that the assigned area's equipment operates properly and safely throughout the shift.
• Frequently review the quality of products after each process and provide feedback to Manufacturing Specialists to stay aligned with the process.
• Verify that documented procedures and instructions are being followed, including Standard Operating Procedures, Rework Instructions, Work Instructions, Preventive Maintenance Instructions, Inspection Instructions, Reaction Plans, Process Set-up Instructions, Associate Handbook, Police Housekeeping, etc.
• Facilitate communications between operations, between modules, and between manufacturing shifts.
• Assist with changeovers/setups as required to support operations per Crew Managers and Team Leaders' requests and Maintenance Manager's approval.
• Maintain and report the status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineers on continuous improvement of the process and the development of new products and equipment.
• Direct and assist shift utilities with daily tasks.
• Work with Maintenance to repair finishing equipment such as grinders, shotpeens, CNC deflash, and all other finishing equipment.
• Work with Engineering to manage EOA tooling for robots.
• Maintain and track spare parts required to rebuild and refurbish deflash fixtures, grinders, and robots.
• Work with Engineering to manage robot backups.
• Train and help evaluate Utility Specialists/Set up Technicians.
• May include weekend work, being on call, training of department associates, grinder rebuilds, shotpeen rebuilds, ink jet maintenance and training, tasks or projects to reduce or improve scrap and production as well as any other assigned task not limited to solely the finishing area.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Work experience in the Manufacturing function.
• A working knowledge of rotary deflash machines, double disk grind machines, shot peen process, CNC deflash, ink jet, and weight scale systems.
• At least 3 years’ experience in manufacturing finishing operations (5 years’ experience preferred).