Precision Water Trimming Operator
Department: Wire
Primary function: Set-up and operate trimming, cutting, and punch press equipment; and all support equipment to produce product to specifications.
Report to: Production Supervisor and Team Leader
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set-up equipment to produce product. This includes but is not limited to blades, calipers, gauges, diameter fixtures/dials, and any other adjustments to trimming equipment necessary.
- Set-up cutting equipment to reach overall brush length.
- Set-up and maintain Punch Press for fixture attachment.
- Pulling boxes of fixtures to keep stocked on shop floor.
- Measuring and checking product to make sure that quality is maintained throughout production.
- Perform routine maintenance to include cleaning, coolant refilling, and greasing.
- Deliver product to next operation.
- Keep area clean and organized.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Know-how
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Good math skills
- Able to read a ruler to within 1/32”
- Good eye to hand coordination.
- Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Able to bend, twist with flexibility.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
Skills that will be acquired through on the job training:
- Working knowledge of trimming blades.
- Working knowledge of brush materials.
- Use of some hand tools
- Use of measuring devices other than ruler
The above description covers the principal functions of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Job Features
Job Category | Manufacturing |