METAL OPERATOR

Responsibilities

• Verifies castings to the lot travelers to assure that all previous operations have been completed.
• Performs finishing as required using all types of burrs, belts, nylon wheels, blast cabinets, etc.
• Understands and uses all dimensional inspection gauges.
• Ensures that all parts meet PMS/product criteria requirements.
• Calibrates gauges to set masters as applicable.
• Inspects according to written instructions using electronic or manual gauges.
• Adjusts and/or repairs out of tolerance castings using small hand tools, air gun, arbor press, hydraulic press, and special fixtures to bring castings into tolerance.
• Cleans and lubricates gauges as required.
• Notifies gauge maintenance technician of gauges that may need repair.
• Maintains work area in clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Takes technical direction from product engineering and gauge technician, (i.e., techniques, instructions, etc.).
• Performs other operations as required.
• Performs first visual inspection.

Essential Functions

• Using Computers (entering information, etc)
• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
• Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Responsibilities

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Requires wearing safety glasses, earplugs, gloves and Metatarsal shoes.
• Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.

Physical Demands/Equipment Used

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee is required to execute the following: Push, pull and twist, Floor-to-waist lift and carry, lifting and carrying to the waist high level, carrying items with two hands, Gripping and pinching, Reaching near, far and overhead, Hand/Arm Vibration, Be able to climb ladders and stairs, Moderate lifting > 50 lbs, Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments, Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments, Squatting/crouching/bending when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, moving equipment / product inspections, etc., Frequent sitting when wall gauging or finishing, Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.
• Equipment Used: Burr Gunn, Belt Machine, Dynafile, Belt Gun, Virtubrade Whitehall, Blast Cabinets, Gauges, Gauge Tech-Hoist
• Work Environment: May be exposed to noise, oil, dust, fumes, chemicals, heat and cold. Requires wearing of safety glasses, metal tarsal shoes, hearing protection and gloves. (Gauge Tech must wear hard hat)

Medical Surveillance Requirements

• Audiogram
• Vision Qualifications