CUTTING LINE TECHNICIAN

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CUTTING LINE TECHNICIAN

Full Time Technical Chicago, IL, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1061 Salary Range: $21.65 To $21.65 Hourly General Purpose: Possesses the skills to operate multi-stage machinery with precision. Works independently to analyze and resolve problems as they occur. Anticipates operating requirements and make adjustments as necessary. NOTE: Wearing personal protective equipment is required, including, but not limited to; safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes/boots, Kevlar sleeves, cut proof jacket. When large sheets of glass are taken off from the float table, a full Kevlar suit and cut-proof gloves are required. Essential Functions: Correctly operates and adjusts sequential breakers Operates and adjusts multiple heads on the grinders and replaces grinding and polish wheels when needed Sets up and operates and adjusts washing machines Prepares and mixes washing solution for the washer as needed Monitors and maintains water tanks and air knives Monitors operating mechanisms and cleanliness of rollers and transfer conveyors for proper operation Must always be at work area, never leave unattended. Most critical areas such as second breaker and exit of the second grinder must be under continuous observation (during break and lunch times when only one technician is at the area he/she must stay by the exit of the second grinder/washer). Measures and records size of glass (blueprint is used; provided by the Production Supervisor) Measures glass with QAT when glass is up and down as needed Keeps record of all rejects on the line using counters Performs extensive maintenance, both preventive (e.g. greasing bearings, replacing bad bearings, belts, rollers, brushes, sprockets, rings, chains, and clean/change filters and water/air lines) and corrective (e.g. replace broken belts, bearings, rollers, brushes, “O” rings, pullers, hoses, and chains) under direction of the Production Supervisor and/or Maintenance Manager Works with maintenance when major problem (e.g. breakdown) occurs until task is completed Cleans work area as needed or directed Performs clean-up tasks upon request Works with hangers, QAT, and Production Supervisor to resolve problems on the line Does all other duties as assigned Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: Either a high school diploma or GED is required. Certification from a technical school or college coursework is preferred. One-two years previous experience with complex machinery and/or four-week internal training course. Completion of the four-week internal training course may be signified by a notation in the employee’s training record from the DHR. This notation is done upon notification by the PS or department head to the DHR that the employee has completed the training and is qualified to perform the position.” Ability to independently operate the line, perform minor repairs, and housekeeping during production hours is required Understanding of the impact of the cutting line on final product quality Ability to speak and read English and understand instructions from the Daily Production Plan Ability to perform necessary mathematical operations Ability to use Mechanical Caliper to measure size of glass Ability to fully understand the cutting process (i.e. why some problems appear and how to prevent them) Ability to deal with problems and find the fastest way to solve them, either by acting alone or with other employees. For a list of mandatory training for this position, please see the Training Plan at QS PR 7.2a Training Plan Physical Requirements: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation. X Seeing – vision 20/40 (D) 20/20 (N) X Ability to Move Distances X Lifting (specify) X Color Perception (Red, Green, and Amber) Within and Between 50 Pounds X Hearing/Listening Warehouse/Offices X Carrying (specify) X Touching X Climbing 50 Pounds X Dexterity Ability to Mount and Other X Hand Dismount Forklift/Truck X Finger Pushing/Pulling Mental/Reasoning Requirements: Reading – Complex Clerical Judgment/Decision-making Writing – Simple Basic Math Skills Works Alone Extreme Heat Moving Objects Works with Others Noise High Places Verbal Contact w/ Others Mechanical Equipment Fumes/Odors Inside Dirt/Dust Mental/Reasoning Requirements: Reading – Simple Writing – Complex X Analysis/Comprehension X Reading – Complex Clerical X Judgment/Decision-making X Writing – Simple X Basic Math Skills Work Environment: X Shift Work Outside X Pressurized Equipment X Works Alone Extreme Heat X Moving Objects X Works with Others X Noise High Places X Verbal Contact w/ Others X Mechanical Equipment X Fumes/Odors X Face-to-Face Contact X Electrical Equipment X Hazardous Materials X Inside X Dirt/Dust 2:15 pm – 10:45pm, Monday – Fridays This is a full time position with mandatory overtime. #J-18808-Ljbffr EuropTec