Finish Operator II

Start here, end here. There is a reason why we have so many employees with 20+ years with the company-Pace offers careers. Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide. Summary The Finishing department operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts utilizing aluminum and zinc die castings. The performance of these operations involves the use of hydraulic presses, belt sanding, robotic sanders, shot blasting machines, vibratory tumblers, and a variety of hand tools. Once properly trained, operators are responsible for safely operating equipment, meeting production rates, recognizing quality and production issues, keeping the work area clean and completing daily paperwork. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to) Operate hydraulic and mechanical trim presses in the Finishing and Die Cast departments. Assist in the secondary activities by performing machining, sub-assembly work, operating vibratory tumblers, or finishing on die castings. Perform timely quality checks, per our quality plans, recognize quality problems. Stop machine and make recommendations to leadership to correct problems that could hinder a machine's performance, reduce output, or affect quality or delivery. Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement Process. Perform general housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe work environment. Deliver metal parts or stock to designated work areas for machining. Lift metal part or stock onto machine and secure it on machine table, in chuck, or holding fixture to assist in setting up machine. Feed metal parts or stock into automatic metal working machines and remove machined part from machine after prescribed period or at end of machining cycle. Load and unload materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets, skids, or conveyors. Lift boxes of parts, remove parts from hoppers, and bend to adjust boxes. Exposure to hot temperatures, liquid cutting fluids, and potential for injury to hands or arms. Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature. Limited responsibility regarding general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations. Skills: Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders. Ability to function as a team player, and be comfortable leading without authority. Ability to build credibility and trust. Ability to influence leaders, and change their paradigms. Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Minitab statistical analysis software. Key Position Competencies: Communications - Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing. Cognition - Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving. Personal Effectiveness - Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact. Interaction with Others - Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity Occupational - Advocating Causes, Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations, Facilitating Groups, Interviewing Others, Providing Consultation, and Presenting Information. Management Qualities - Business Alignment, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership, Fiscal Accountability, Organizational & Political Savvy, Planning & Organizing, Staff Management and Strategic Vision. For more information about Pace Careers and future job postings, please JOIN our Talent Community at www.paceind.com/careers and follow us at: Twitter: @pacecareers Facebook: www.facebook.com/PaceIndustriesCareers LinkedIn: Pace Industries, LLC Pace Industries has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline. 07/16/2020 WLT Pace is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer. For 50 years, Pace has innovated die-casting in North America. Our rich history, company values and advanced technologies have made this legacy possible. We started in a small town in 1970, with big ideas and dedicated people. Now, as North America's largest die casting company, our mindset and focus are still the same, but we operate on a larger scale and supply customers worldwide! Passion fuels everything we do, and we do a lot! See for yourself and join us, as we pass that passion on to our customers.