About this role
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs setup procedures for product changeover, changing out tooling and reconfiguring equipment as needed.
• Monitors all stations in Drum Line, supporting minor maintenance as needed.
• Regularly communicates with operators, reporting major problems to supervisor.
• Ensures operator time is used efficiently.
• Checks work completion and ensures operations are carried out correctly.
• Examines parts for defects using micrometers and other gauging equipment.
• Interprets setup sheets for lathes and drill stations on a per-job basis and inputs variables into computer.
• Fills out maintenance work orders when needed.
• Verifies accuracy of product tickets.
• Ensures conforming and non-conforming product is properly identified, accounted for, and delegated at the end of shift.
• Provides on-the-job training for operators.
• Operates a forklift to move product, loading and unloading trucks at dock when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Must have demonstrated distinctive knowledge of the functionality and setup of machining equipment.
• Must be able to work consistently and troubleshoot under pressure.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the hub product line; good product knowledge and ability to locate and identify correct components.
• Superior initiative and positive attitude; willing to do what is necessary to meet production requirements; willing to accept responsibility.
• Ability to serve in a leadership position and direct others through instruction and by example.
• Attention to detail and quality of product.
• Ability to work well with others – including all supervisors and managers in all departments and on all shifts.
• Ability to follow work instructions, understand and complete work orders, fill out paperwork correctly and clearly.
• Willing to work overtime and Saturdays as required on short notice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills (decimals, min/max values).
• Forklift license beneficial but not required.
Working Relations
• Group Leader
• Supervisor
• Machine Shop Manager
• Material Handlers
• Engineering
• Maintenance