Straightener (2nd Shift), Tues - Sat

Principle Accountabilities

• To manipulate castings by various means (hot and cold) to ensure castings conform to visual and dimensional specifications.
• To constantly check castings to verify change or angle of dimension using straight edges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and fixtures as needed.
• To follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work.
• To demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• To demonstrate ability to interpret blueprint to coincide with tolerances called for by customer and/or noted on traveler when needed.
• To design fixtures to straighten castings and, with help of engineering, design heat sizing process and mechanical straightening devises (hydraulic or pneumatic) on complex castings.
• To implement needed corrections of discrepant fixtures and gauges.
• To possess knowledge of the effect of heat on different alloys, thickness, etc. and quenching on casting dimensions and have a minimal scrap rate.
• To possess ability to track and maintain storage locations for all sizing fixtures and shoes for the fixtures.
• To possess the ability to hold areas flat within .010%.
• To demonstrate knowledge of the hydraulic press set up, including programming the large presses, and be able to set up jobs on the press.
• To possess a general knowledge of heat treatment and its relationship to straightening.
• To consistently notify supervisor immediately when workload is low.
• To display a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training.
• To demonstrate ability to recognize and communicate production problems to your supervisor.
• To know approximate costs of castings, tools, equipment and supplies used in department, and demonstrate care of company equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• To access main computer system to find location of necessary tools and fixtures.
• To work safely when lifting, use transport devises and get help on larger tools to bring tool to workstation. Returns tool to proper storage location after cleaning.
• To using various hand tools, open and inspect tool.
• To using various hand tools, mount tool in Hot Presses.
• To set up machines for optimum operation.
• To run a part to ensure dimensions meet requirements.
• To verify all parameters on paperwork and run required lot.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Mechanical/straightening experience preferred.