General Operator-30

General Operator

The General Operator will perform all operations required to support customer needs. Must be able and willing to fill in and support any and all other class operations when a demand is needed. Must have the willingness to learn new operations as needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

This job includes but is not limited to the following:

Lift metal part or stock onto machine and secure it on machine table, in chuck, or holding fixture to assist in setting up machine.

Feed metal parts or stock into automatic metal working machines and remove machined part from machine after prescribed period of time or at end of machining cycle.

Change and replace tools when necessary, as experience is gained.

Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet product and quality specifications and that the machine achieves maximum uptime

Produce and visually inspect products for surface and obvious dimensional defects to ensure conformance to specifications

Accurately record production transactions and work time

Ability to perform basic measurement and basic math tasks

Also required to perform machining, sub-assembly work, or finishing die castings

Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement Process.

Perform general housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe work environment

Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures and participate in the Continuous Quality process

Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner

Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace Industries, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company.

Setup

Perform and assist in the set up and adjustments of equipment as experience is gained

Demonstrates ability to make correct decisions based on machinery capability and die cast knowledge

Capable of setting up and operating die cast dies, mechanical systems and ancillary equipment in both manual and automatic modes

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve to allow adjustments or corrections to ensure peak production performance

Lead

Supports the Supervisor with production needs and works cross functionally.

Supports with employee issues and address concerns or escalates as needed.

Ability to train new employees on demand in all phases of die cast methods and procedures

Works cooperatively towards problem solving and maintains commitment to continuous improvement

Ability to set- up machines to support production process as needed

Knowledge of all areas of die cast and capable of running machines

Inspects casting areas at least 2 times a shift and performs gaging on operation lines as needed.

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