Set Up Technician 2Nd And 3Rd Shift

Set Up Technician
Summary/Purpose
Operates and maintains adjustments of production related machinery, such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, grinders, assembly machines and various inline inspection machinery, such that the process operates within the quality standards.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Perform work in a systematic manner when possible to insure all steps are carried out in proper sequence by following standard operating production procedures and work instructions.
• Determine causes of machine malfunction, and make adjustments or repairs in order for machine to process materials in accordance to specifications within a timely manner.
• If unable to make repair, consult with Lead Setup and/or Maintenance and/or Section Leader in a timely manner.
• Perform operational preventative maintenance as needed.
• Check machine cycle time to insure production process is in accordance with process specifications on a daily basis.
• Utilize dial indicators, chamfer gauges, calipers and other measuring devices to insure quality standards are met. If manufacturing process is causing quality issues, Machine Setup will stop production and consult with Group Leader and/or Area Supervisor immediately.
• Perform routine inspections of parts to assist operators in meeting production schedules.
• Operate and maintain adjustments of various machines as necessary to meet production schedule and quality standards.
• Record production results, quality checks, scrap, downtime and shortstops on a daily basis.
• Review rejects; determine if parts meet specifications.
• Assist on changeovers as needed.
• Accountable for the work performance of the line/department.
• Responsible for all 5"S" and general housekeeping daily. Perform major cleanup as needed.
• Train others as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; and/or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing setting which requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection and safety shoes with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of forgings and finish good baskets.