Fin Press Operator - Coil - 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

A shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities to perform machine operations necessary to manufacture finned coils for closed circuit condensers, fluid coolers and ice chillers. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Must have a working command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Ability to tack weld is required to be fully qualified.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Work alone with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and react to job schedules.
• Good product knowledge.
• Ability to read blue prints is essential.
• Be able to read and understand BAC fabrication drawings.
• Ability to operate MIG welding equipment.

• Ability to measure in units of 1/16”.

• Ability to flex to Bender, Stacker, Set-up, Pull Down, and Coil Cleanup if necessary.
• Knowledgeable of and meets quality standards on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and dedication to quality and Lean Principles.
• Be aware of normal hazards and take appropriate precautions.  

NATURE & SCOPE

This position will report to the Station Lead and Team Lead of the Coil Dept.  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Set up the machine for the specified number of fins per inch and set the stops, based upon the lengths of tube circuits.
• Weld steel-finned material to both ends of the tube.
• Set up and operate pedric bender for standard and finned coils. Produce all circuits to the specified length.
• Remove and reset dyes.
• Repair override on fins or broken fins.
• Set up the bending machine for the correct size circuits, which may be steel, copper, stainless steel or finned.
• Stacking duties include shearing tubing to size, stacking circuits on a coil fixture, and placing correct spacers into coils.
• Square the coil in the stacking operations up to quality specifications.
• Cut and bevel nipples on coils.
• Remove excess galvanize.
• Loads and unloads coils.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the pipe bender.
• Follow instructions and adhere to ISO policies and procedures.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition through the use of 5’S and follow all prescribed safety regulations.
• Help achieve departmental safety goals including near miss reporting and safety metrics (safety dashboard).
• Meet or exceed production goals for shift.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Temperature condition varies widely with the outside temperature.
• Work extended hours as needed.

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. See below table for specific requirements