Cell Operator Post-Fire - 3rd Shift

Essential Functions

• Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor
• Read and follow appropriate product criteria, activity instructions, and elements
• Follow all safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction
• Use appropriate equipment/tools (Press, Pill Heater, Belt Sander, Anneal Bake Oven, Ring Press, CNC Machines, Burr Gun, Ultra Max, Hand Tools)
• Form and finish cores per Activity instruction and product criteria
• Load anneal bake setters per product criteria, if required
• Load and unload anneal bake oven, if required
• Understanding of loading and operation of CNC machines
• Responsible for visual and dimensional quality of green cores (gauge cores)
• Visually inspect cores for unacceptable defects per the product criteria or activity instruction
• Correctly wand lot travelers and scrap after each tray and take cores to kiln truck
• Fill out OEE sheets
• Maintain clean work area and perform TPM per schedule
• Perform pre-shift die inspection and TPM checklist
• Observe safety policies and regulations
• Maintain high attendance record
• Basic understanding of the use of dial calipers, micrometers and pin gauges
• Understand use of the HCS 'Help Chain'
• Maintain pacing via Aussie Pace System
• Perform Problem Solving with Leadership
• Perform other duties as directed by Leadership

Job Responsibilities

• Correctly wand onto the shop floor data system for labor
• Read and follow appropriate product criteria, AIs, and elements
• Follow all safety precautions as spelled out in the Activity Instruction
• Pre-finish Core Inspection
• Visually inspect cores for unacceptable defects per the product criteria or AI such as cracks, chips, excess parting lines, negatives, crazing, and positives
• Prepare tie bar machine according to AI (if applicable)
• Cut tie bar (CTB) per product criteria (if applicable)
• Prepare CTB machine for blending using proper equipment (if applicable)
• Blend tie bar (if applicable)
• Correctly perform Post-Fire CNC Operation
• Check slot width with go/no go pins if required by product criteria (gauge cores) or if excessive finish is performed
• Use ceramic patch material as allowed by the product criteria, to repair cracks, chips, negatives, and crazing
• Remove excess patch using brush or sandpaper
• Communicate with pre fire operators any current quality issues
• Core fill slots with liquid wax per product criteria and other core prep work as called out on the product criteria such as adding standoffs
• Correctly locate core on fixture (if applicable) – Assembly Area
• Correctly wand lot travelers and scrap after each tray
• Utilize Pace System (E-Aussie)
• Work with Leadership on Problem Solving
• Understand use of the HCS 'Help Chain'
• Maintain clean work area
• Observe safety policies and regulations
• Maintain high attendance record
• Perform other duties as directed by Area Leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions in the English language
• Consistent and stable work history
• Manufacturing / Factory experience preferred but not required
• Quality Assurance experience preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Basic computer skills are required
• High degree of manual dexterity

Pay and Schedule

• Work schedule: 3rd shift Monday through Friday from 10:30pm to 6:30am
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds consistently