Rough Hone Operator - Day Shift (Mon-Thurs, 5am-3pm)

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Sets up and operates a horizontal honing machine to hone the internal surface of metallic barrels that are utilized in the injection and extrusion molding machines. This work involves finishing to close tolerance dimensions using precision the Hone Machine, related tooling and inspection gages.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.
• Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work orders, specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
• Sets up, operates and performs preventive maintenance of Honing machine and equipment.
• Positions workpiece in fixture or on machine table, and secures it with clamps and wrenches, verifying positions with instruments such as surface gages and dial indicators.
• Selects feed rate, honing speed, adjust coolant flow depth cut to optimize metal removal according to knowledge of metal properties, abrasives, and shop mathematics.
• Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments and tools to ensure proper tolerances are maintained.
• Sets up, operate and inspect straightening machine and equipment.
• Must be able to set up and operate propane torches.
• Must be able to use ball peen hammer and air chisel and various hand tools.
• Must be familiar with propylene torches, able to mix coolant and test coolant ratio and the use of refractometer.
• Positions workpiece in fixture or on machine, verifying current condition with instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators.
• Ability to use hand tools (hammers of various weights) to straighten large steel barrels to a required tolerance.
• Replace worn honing stones.
• Meets established standards for productivity and quality.
• Operates overhead crane systems and material handling equipment.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.
• Meets on-site attendance requirements.
• Pursues continuous improvement by suggesting, implementing, and supporting solutions/strategies to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and improve the operation, and decrease downtime; participates in continuous improvement activities and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Requirements

Work Experience:

2-3 years' experience in a machine shop and/or the equivalent in training in shop practices.

Education and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to read specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals and the use precision instruments.
• Ability to utilize various internal computer applications and systems pertaining to work orders.
• Experience with OTW Hones is preferred but not required.
• Professional with great work ethic.
• A problem solver with initiative and a results-oriented mindset.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule; OT may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:
• Position may require person to be on their feet to 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties
• Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds infrequently
• Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to speak, write and understand English fluently
• Sitting - I, Standing - F, Walking - F, Lifting up to 50 lbs - I, Bending - F, Climbing - I, Fine Motor Skills - F

Based on an 8-hour Day

Infrequently (I) 1-5%

Occasionally (O) 6-33%

Frequently (F) 34-66%

Constantly (C) 67-100%