Saw Shear Operator Lab Prep & Process Saws 2nd Shift

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Obtain job assignments from lead, supervisor or manager.

Work safely in accordance to plant safety guidelines including cardinal rules of safety.

Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality specifications.

Obtain or receive test material, check serial numbers or other identification, and log in.

Obtain blueprint, test plan, Lab Test Requirement Sheet, specimen envelopes, and/or other test instructions from files and/or computer system. Ensure that instructions are the correct revision before proceeding.

Mark test material for cutting.

Inspect, set up, and operate cutting equipment. Report equipment malfunctions on checklist to lead, supervisor, or manager.

Identify specimens and remnants as required.

Perform measurements and computer entries as required.

File test instructions and store remnant test material.

Store tested specimens.

Retrieve remnant test material and/or specimens for retesting or to ship to customer per requirements.

Disposition or scrap stored test specimens and remnant material per requirements.

Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Perform daily housekeeping / 6S activities as required.

Perform other duties as requested by lead, supervisor or manager.

Required Skills:

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and process sheets.

Use and interpret measuring equipment

Working knowledge of shop mathematics

Use of judgment and ability to plan and make decisions concerning set-up, operations and process of cutting requirements on more than one piece of equipment simultaneously. Requires decisions as to quality and tolerances within department control standards.

Exercise considerable care in operation of abrasive cutting machines and equipment to prevent damage where repair costs would be large

Meet the minimal required score on the required internal assessments

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Experience & Education

High school diploma or GED

0 to 1 year of manufacturing experience; prior military experience; or technical certification / degree required

Working Conditions:

Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment

Constant exposure to moderate noise

Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside noise vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.

Must be able to work any shift including overtime, weekends and holidays if scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.

Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing and pulling of materials.

Must be able to safety operate an overhead crane.

Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.

Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.

Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.