Power Pac Operator

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to remove shell from castings using shot blast to remove gatings and excess metal from castings using various equipment.
• Operates the Brown and Sharp for specific decap operations.
• Operates heat stamp machine.
• Operates automated radial grinding equipment.
• Continuously works to meet quality customer requirements with minimum inventory.
• Works as a team member in a cell environment to optimize product flow.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates shot blast to remove shell.
• Removes gating to within specified tolerance of witness line by operating one or more grinding fixtures and/or hand grinding.
• Gauges castings periodically after grinding to ensure set-up remains accurate; readjusts as required.
• Replaces worn abrasive belts on power pac machines.
• Sets up and operates Cincinnati and or Brown and Sharp grinders for specific decap and gate removal operations.
• Changes and dresses wheels on Cincinnati and or Brown and Sharp grinders as required.
• Inspects casting with standard gauges or devices.
• Verifies routings with castings to assure that all previous operations have been completed.
• Selects and sets up fixtures for required task.
• Informs supervisor of required maintenance.
• Completes preventative maintenance as required.
• Completes tasks per the PMS, or Activity Instructions, Product Criteria, or Temporary Instructions.
• Responsible for product quality while performing semi-routine task.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area with a continuous goal to improve the 5S program.
• Moves to various equipment without direction to optimize flow.
• Strives to decrease cycle and total departmental lead times.
• Strives to eliminate scrap and rework.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
• Works overtime as needed.

Physical Demands/Equipment Used

• Bending and squatting.
• Lifting and carrying to the waist-to-chest high level, floor to waist and chest to overhead.
• Continuously standing, Finger press, gripping and pinching.
• Frequently carrying items with two hands.
• Pushing, pulling and twisting.
• Be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Reach, near, far and overhead.
• Be able to carry with one hand.
• Pass Jaeger I eye exam.
• Perform heavy laboring operations such as loading or unloading, manipulating and lifting pieces of castings weighing >25 lbs. to < 50lbs in substantial amounts.
• Eye, hand, and foot coordination required to operate power pac tables.
• Perform heavy laboring operations such as loading or unloading, manipulating and lifting castings.

Training

• Ninety days to six months on-the-job training.
• Completed Training Folder.

Hazardous Energy Sources/Machine Guarding Equipment Used

• Power Pac Cincinnati grinder/Brown & Sharp.
• Shot Blast.
• Heat Stamp Machine.
• Variety of Fixtures.
• Automated radial grinding equipment.
• Pallet Jack.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to seasonal temperature fluctuations, dust, dirt and loud noise in substantial amounts.
• Exposure to abrasive wheels, hot flying metal and abrasives and continuous lifting.
• Exposure to Heat and Nickel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Knowledge of Power Pac equipment.