Fab Operate & Setup

Responsibilities

• Safely operates, sets-up and maintains a variety of machines and related tooling including mechanical or hydraulic presses of varying tonnages, welders, core lockers and/or related machines to produce fabricated parts, sub-assemblies, etc., used in the manufacture of filter products.
• Simultaneously operates and sets up multiple machines.
• Operates automatic parts washer to clean and protect tapped metal stampings from dirt, rust, etc.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Reads and interprets various forms of information (shop packet, work instructions, electronic prints, etc.,) to determine proper tooling and raw material requirements as well as set up procedures.
• Prepares tooling and equipment for operation.
• Identifies proper tooling and sets tooling in machine, secures tooling in proper location, aligns tooling using basic measuring instruments (tape measure/scale) and secures into place using basic hand tools provided.
• Feds material/parts through machine and adjusts controls to proper settings as required to produce an acceptable first piece.
• Adheres to all safety and environmental regulations and requirements.
• Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition (guards in place, work area free of hazards, etc.) and follows all personal protective equipment requirements.
• Observes Lockout/Tagout requirements while setting up/operating equipment.
• Operates and changes over automatic equipment.
• Maintains equipment and tooling in proper working order.
• Performs Total Preventive Maintenance operations, such as lubricating, cleaning, observing equipment for wear, etc.
• Initiates work orders and works with Tool Room and/or Maintenance to correct malfunctions.
• Polices work area picking up and disposing of scrap, trash, etc., and performs housekeeping tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of fabrication machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
• Basic understanding of quality control procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.