Metal Form -Set-Up Operator/ Fourslide 2Nd Shift

Work directly for a Hartford County, CT manufacturer of stampings, machined components and assemblies.
Metal Form -Set-Up Operator/ Fourslide - 2nd Shift
Primary Position Objectives
To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of the company.
Position Responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesDescription of Duties
Set-Up*Set-up and maintenance of production tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.

• Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (NIELSON V81, V82, etc. experience required).
• Set-up, adjust & operate BIHLER Fourslide machines ( experience preferred) or ability/willingness to learn.
• Make minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands.
• Alert supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling, machine maintenance and or tool maintenance on production tooling.
• Assist in the standardization of machine component inventory. Cams, tool holders, cut-off components.
• Ability to make minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands.
• Assist as requested in the development of project/tool estimates (quotes).
• Assist department tool & die makers with trouble shooting and analysis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Lean, 5s and SDWT projects.
• Assist company managers as requested on all metal stamping and fourslide programs.
• Alert supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.

Lean Initiatives*Observes Company processes and makes recommendations for improvement

• Participates in Lean Projects

Other*Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping practices.

• May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience*High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience in set-up, trouble shooting, and production operation of Multi-Slide/Fourslide/Verti-Slide machines
• Ability to read-understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing.
• Ability to Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (V81 & V82)
• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment
• An understanding of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc)
• Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly
• Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods
• Detail and task driven work ethic
• Ability to work OT as required in order to meet Company needs

Physical Requirements*Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
• Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from

position-to-position.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted

Education:Employment Type: FULL_TIME