Plasma Operator

SUMMARY The Plasma Operator is responsible for the burning of steel plates on the Plasma Cutting Machine and for operating the equipment at maximum machine efficiency, generating the highest part quality. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Efficient operation of numerically controlled cutting machine through challenging the capabilities of the machine and maximizing the utilization of the material consumed. Ensuring quality and customer expectations are met on every order. Confirm order requirements are met, including the proper selection of job priority, material, gas flows, speed, and program loading. Enhance customer satisfaction by improving product quality through validation of machine positioning, program accuracy and inspection of edge quality. Make adjustments; edit programs, etc. to optimize production quality and efficiency.5. Perform First Article inspection on all production runs to specified tolerances and dimensional check. Perform sampling of product at designated intervals to ensure tolerances and dimensions are within specifications. Increase process flow and delivery response by assisting in cutting scrap, removing debris. Assisting in crane operating and part processing. Perform regular predictive maintenance of the equipment to ensure maximum up-time. Participate in insuring a safe work environment through best practices including promoting of all company safety policies, procedures and OSHA guidelines. Fill out necessary forms and paperwork, including production report. Handle material with use of overhead crane and forklift. Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCIES Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Design - Demonstrates attention to detail. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES High school or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to read and interpret prints. Understanding of material flow and routing Must understand program editing, basic machine functions, safe operations and machine adjustments Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid outside weather conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr