Job Title: Welder

Shift: 1st

Reports To: Production Manager

Summary: An employee within the Weld department will be responsible for completing work orders in a productive and efficient way.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Complete work orders as assigned.

2. Reorder any parts that are below re-order point using the Kanban system.

3. Report any inventory discrepancies to Production Manager.

4. Report any maintenance issues to the Production Manager.

5. Daily housekeeping at the end of each shift.

Position Requirements:

1. High School diploma or GED.

2. Mathematical skills.

3. Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.

4. Ability to read and understand the daily schedule.

5. Ability to read, comprehend, and engage in short correspondence and memos.

6. Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.

7. Ability to read and understand blueprints.

8. Good listening skills.

9. Good two-way communication and inter-personal skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and be able to move about in a manufacturing and fabricating environment.

2. Operate computer, machinery, tools, vehicles and industrial equipment and must have the ability to use hands to move, set up, adjust, assemble, control, test, operate, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

3. Frequently move objects up to 50 pounds unassisted. Heavier items require two person assisted move.

4. The employee will frequently bend, turn, and twist when working with equipment, material loading and unloading, and other related tasks.

5. The employee will occasionally squat, kneel, crouch, climb and reach above shoulder when working with equipment, material loading and unloading, and other related tasks.

6. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to compare and distinguish material grades and administrative data.

7. Hearing ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking level with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.

Work Environment:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working indoors in metal fabrication and manufacturing facility which has controlled environmental conditions.

2. Exposure to hazardous materials, extreme heat, and proximity to moving mechanical parts.

3. Requires wearing common protective and safety equipment.

4. Position may involve extended work hours.

5. Exposure to sound and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

We are seeking a CNC mill and lathe operator or machinist experience in machining parts with extremely tight tolerances. Experience with machine set up, tool changes, and minor maintenance is required. This is a 1st shift job offering competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience. Apply today with your updated resume for consideration!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Test and build products or subassemblies for functionality or quality ? Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, and products ? Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity ? Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with the company’s manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures ? Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production ? Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products ? Keep accurate records of all current and completed projects ? Author test reports and submit to management for review ? Repackage and prepare samples for return shipment to client ? Maintain inventory of work materials and put in requests for more supplies when necessary

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Some customer interface may be required ? Ability to lift boxes (up to 30 lbs) and use pallet jacks to move materials ? Safety awareness, take precautions and be vigilant of others’ safety ? Superb communication skills, including written and verbal instruction.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ? Minimum high school diploma or GED is required ? On-the-job training provided ? At least two years in technical or quality field preferred ? Some college, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsible for assisting engineering and production in the development of essential tools/processes to ensure assembly quality and production efficiency for new and existing programs. The PDAs’ role will be to gain understanding of customer requests, assist with documentation development, build samples, communicate process reviews, and other function key to the launch of new programs. The PDA will work collaboratively with engineering and production to ensure accuracy of documentation, tooling, fixtures required for production processing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with prototype/engineering builds of programs based on preliminary documentation
• Develop product Master Samples based on released customer specifications
• Provide feedback for assembly processing that may affect manufacturability/quality during production
• Develop Operating Instructions to define Standard Work within production
• Develop Assembly Fixtures, Visual Aids, or other tools essential for maintained quality/efficiency.
• Perform research of components requirements specific to customer specifications/prints
• Collaborate with engineering/quality to maintain proper documentation/fixture control procedures
• Evaluation of processing of new project releases through Pilot and production implementation

RELEVANT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• On-Time project completion based on customer requirements
• Display continued quality in project completion
• Product launch efficiency of new projects/assemblies
• Quality and process efficiency based on Standard Work definition/development
• Safety and Ergonomic Evaluation of new assemblies/processes

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fundamental knowledge of Wire Assembly Process.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write detailed, legible information for work performed.
• Basic computer skills required (Word, Excel and Outlook)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast paced environment and work with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to endure 8 plus hours on your feet.
• Must display positive attitude and work demeanor
• Self-motivated and Independent Thinker
• Displays good attendance practices
• Lift 50 pounds at times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Scheduling machines and people

Identifying process improvements

Developing people and trainings

Managing plant operations

Ensuring compliance applicable regulations

People

• Manage. Provide expectations, accountability, and direction to all direct reports including monitoring productivity and workload. Conduct staff meetings to coordinate daily plant activities. Participate in the recruitment, evaluation, and promotion of subordinate staff as appropriate.

• Lead. Lead a culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust & respect, and teamwork.• Evaluate. Interview and participate in the hiring of all operators and supervisors - continue to build a great team.

• Educate. Ensure all employees receive adequate training and timely evaluations. Initiates, develops, and coordinates the implementation of specific training programs. 

• Protect. Promote safety daily. Identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in safety and quality.

Process 

• Solve. Ensure all facility issues are promptly addressed using problem solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues.

• Oversee. Direct all plant activities in accordance with goals, product standards, costs, budget, manpower and established procedures. Review daily inventories and plan daily production.

• Implement. Design and implement operations, programs, services, strategies, and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the company's facility.

• Improve. Champion problem solving teams and the use of Lean Principles to continually improve key performance measures.

• Perform. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong technical aptitude along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes.

• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Ability to maintain a confidentiality of records and information.

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and proceeded urges, formulating policy to, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, patience, and the ability to work in team environment effectively with a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in quality assurance applications.

• Employee development and performance management skills

• Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree; with leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting utilizing CNC machining centers.

• Familiarity operating Makino CNC horizontal machining centers with FANUC controls.

Purpose of Position
Performs assembly work according to established procedures on products and custom piston assembly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assembly of piston, rings, pin, clips and connecting rod.
2. Detail-oriented quality control and testing
3. Small part fabrication

4. Highly detailed sub assembly

5. Custom mechanical assemblies
6. Blueprint reading and design

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Desired education and experience)
1. High school diploma or GED required

2. Bachelors degree preferred
3. At least 2-3 years of machine building experience

INTRODUCTION: 

This position reports to Maintenance Supervisor. It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities.

MAINTENANCE TECH II: Performs detailed phases of plant and production maintenance work. Performs duties associated with all areas of production as related to maintenance.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that all shop equipment is properly maintained and running properly.

• Experience in welding (MIG and TIG).

• Building prototypes products and test units.

• Daily and monthly maintenance, which include maintenance records, and operation of all manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret machine control prints.

• Basic as well as more advanced troubleshooting responsibilities.

• Ability to perform machining of tooling and fixtures.

• Troubleshoot of simple to more complex electrical issues for root cause and implement definitive resolution to correct.

• Performing basic as well as more advanced trouble shooting and repairs of machinery and equipment with and/or without PLC’s.

• Ability to troubleshoot, assess root cause and correct issues as related to basic hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.

• Documenting of preventative maintenance, downtime and spare parts.

• Performs daily preventative maintenance as scheduled.

• Ability to learn robots as well as Vision systems. Robot knowledge to include but not limited to; Fanuc, ABB, Panasonic, and any other robots on site.

• Timely communication to the Maintenance Supervisor of any concerns with machinery, downtime, or other issues that affect production, operations or machinery.

• Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned, and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in MIG & TIG welding.

• Basic Mechanical and Electrical skills and ability to operate a fork lift

• Minimum five years previous maintenance experience.

• Basic to tool room skills.

• Solid working knowledge in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Experience with maintenance software programs and systems.

• Completion of High School education or GED.

• Capable of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Highly dependable, motivated and self-driven with excellent attendance.

• High level of attention to detail is a must.

• Able to use handheld tools and measuring devices correctly and safely.

• Basic math, reading and writing skills as defined by company standards.

• Ability to gain knowledge of company products, company quality and safety procedures.

• Understanding of Basic Processes.

MATERIALS MANAGER

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Materials Manager position is responsible for leading a professional Materials Management function within the company. This person will direct and coordinate all aspects of the Materials Management function including the planning, procurement, storage and distributing of raw materials, services and supplies in the organization, this includes major contract negotiations with customers and suppliers. The position is also responsible for the management of the customer service functions and accountable for achieving financial objectives for inventory and purchase price standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership to Materials and Customer Service teams. This is accomplished by interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees. Take a lead role in the procurement of production materials. Direction and coordination of Finished Goods inventory, production and shipping requirements for company customers through the customer service planners. Responsible for final negotiation of all supply and service contracts. Direct and coordinate the establishment of production schedules for material and work schedules to meet customer orders. Develop methods and oversees the establishment of raw material planning, this includes blanket purchase orders and supply agreements Directly responsible for the time and accuracy of quoting all raw components. Provides leadership and monitors the company’s inventory accuracy through a cycle check program. Manages and controls inventory investment to set goals and objectives. Maintain ISO work instructions and documents for purchasing and inventory control. Manages all key supplier relationships, including external manufacturing partners. Directs and formulates procedures and policies to ensure that materials are available to support production schedules and customer service targets levels. Interacts with Senior Management and Sales/Marketing to provide product forecasts and demand. Develops methods and analytical tools to manage up-to-date system data for component lead-times, costs and long-term blanket purchase orders. Interacts with Quality Assurance on matters of vendor on-time and delivered quality for vendor rating systems.

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Job Description

-Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts.

-Set up and operating lathes and/or mills.

-Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and other written instructions

-Analyzes design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates, according to knowledge of machine shop processes, part specifications, and machine capabilities.

-Lifts and positions workpiece on the machine table, manually or with hoist, and secures it, using clamps, bolts, or fixtures.

-Machining parts to print per specified tolerances. -Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths.

-Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and outlines the sequence of operations required to machine part.

-Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

-Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards, using in-process inspection tools and devices.

-Use of overhead cranes to set up material on machines.

Qualifications

-Demonstrate strong math aptitude Interpret machine prints, geometric tolerancing, and dimensioning

-Use a feed & speed chart or a calculator to determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and depth of cuts -Read blueprints and work from sketches, diagrams, etc.

-Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers

-Work overtime and weekends as workload dictates