Manufacturing Team Member

Summary

The manufacturing team member will safely set up, operate and adjust metal forming equipment by use of appropriate tools and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Machine Operation
  • Sets up, operates and adjusts metal forming equipment by use of appropriate tools and procedures.
  • Keeps mill operating according to operating procedures and in good condition.
  • Operates cutback saw in a safe manner and to order specifications.
  • Keeps mill and surrounding area clean and clear of obstruction.
  • Performs all change overs, using appropriate tooling.
  • Changes punches and shear dies.
  • Performs to machine goals.
  • Displays willingness and the ability to assist in training co-workers.
  • Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Safety
  • Works safely and follows all safety rules and operational procedures.
  • Performs Lockout Procedure as required by mill specific Lockout JSA.
  • Wears and maintains all required PPE.
  • Understands all safety devices and their operation.
  • Notifies management if safety devices are malfunctioning or missing prior to machine operation.
• Quality
  • Performs quality checks, to include:
    • Understands and uses a tape measure to check length, width and hole spacing.
    • Understands and uses appropriately a micrometer to measure thickness of the product periodically.
    • Understands and performs routine checks for straightness, bow, and camber.
    • Understands and performs routine checks for part dimension using appropriate tools.
    • Appropriately maintains all quality paperwork in a legible manner.
• Maintenance
  • Performs routine maintenance and notifies maintenance personnel concerning any machine issues that might slow down production, cause a safety concern or lead to further maintenance problems.
  • Assists maintenance personnel as directed.
• Housekeeping
  • Maintains a clean, organized work station.
• Other
  • Assists material handler with changing coils and follows reject policy on rejected steel.
  • Directs, assists and trains helpers to perform necessary functions.
  • Completes required paperwork to specification.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined
• Problem solver
• Team oriented

Education and/or Experience

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting – Up to 50 lbs.
• Standing – 8 or more hours per day
• Walking – Off and on, 4-6 hours per day
• Body Positions – Squatting, bending, flexing and extending both arms
• Grasping – Both hands, up to 8 hours per day
• Sitting – None
• Pushing Effort – Carts of finished product and tools, up to 50 lbs.
• Pulling – Tools and finished product, up to 15 lbs.
• Climbing (ladders/stairs) – Occasionally

Mathematical Skills

• Basic mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure, caliper and micrometer accurately.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility – exposed to heat and cold.
• Personal Protective Equipment required at all times.
• Noise controlled environment.
• Activity level is high – continuous overhead crane and forklift movement.

Benefits

• Tiered wage system, where promotions are based on ability
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• Monthly Bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation
• Perfect Attendance Award
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Service Day