Set-Up Operator

Job Summary

Set up and operate mechanical and hydraulic production machines and equipment including, but not limited to, metal fabricating machines, material handling system, automated lubrication systems, lock seamers, hydro welders, spot welders, presses, headers, cartomizers, head/bushing machines, tube benders, cut offs, flex mills, expander/sizers, etc. to meet production schedules. Capable of setting up and operating several similar or related pieces of equipment within the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment in department as assigned by changing tooling, adjusting tooling to correct clearances and specifications, and making other necessary adjustments.
• Uses blueprints and route cards to set up assigned equipment.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Performs minor machine repairs including preventative maintenance.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Performs quality control checks including first and last piece inspection to ensure all products are made according to blueprint specifications.
• Operates equipment to manufacture parts whenever all required set ups have been completed.
• Completes annual updates of OSHA required training as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains high standard of housekeeping in the department.
• Completes other duties as assigned such as hand welding, material handling, etc.
• Works within team environment to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Checks that safety guards and switches are in place and in good working condition.
• Reports all safety malfunctions immediately to supervisor.
• Performs all necessary paperwork such as machine load card data, written production and inventory tickets, time sheets, quality control data, first and last piece inspection and other data as required.
• Places set up and operator scrap in designated containers and document as required.
• Delivers "overrun" parts to appropriate location and document.
• Completes job cards as requested by supervisor.
• Monitors material supplies at assigned workstation to ensure smooth product flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Required to complete 90-day probationary (initial employment) period.
• Set Up Operator job classification may be designated prior to completing 90 days employment if employee demonstrates ability to set up and operate assigned equipment independently.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to interact cooperatively with supervision and co-workers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Ability to use and interpret measuring gauges.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Often required to sit and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Vision ability required includes close vision.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.