Press Weld Operator

SUMMARY: Responsible for performing various tasks including: setup, run, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on assigned machines and supporting equipment. Responsible for inspecting grating to specifications or job traveler and able to make necessary adjustments and tool changes to maintain quality specifications. Drives performance achievement relative to key performance indicators to include safety, quality, productivity and profitability. This position will include leading and working with several others as part of a team and will require the ability to communicate, coordinate, train and work well with others.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow all operating procedures, work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement focused environment.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities relative to improving key performance indicators.
• Anticipates, oversees, reviews and completes setup adjustments to ensure 1st article success.
• Run, adjust, troubleshoot of press weld and supporting equipment, performing press adjustments, die settings, materials used, proper spacing requirements and what programming is needed to ensure the safe operation of press welder and overall quality of products produced.
• Troubleshoot faults/failures leveraging understanding of machine programming logic and machine operational parameters and capabilities.
• Maintain regular communication with press weld team, material handlers and leadership, relaying any relevant information, including material, paperwork, supplies, inventory, quality, productivity, equipment, and personnel issues that have or could impact the machine operation.
• Identify, escalate, issue non-conformance while maintaining focus on minimizing scrap and rework operations.
• Assist team with the loading of components, unload the grating panels or where needed to keep teams on track to meet or exceed established productivity expectations.
• Take a key role in machine upkeep, machine health and reliability through proactive participation in daily and continual preventative maintenance activities.
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork and time sheets to properly manage inventory and job cost.
• Keep personal and common work areas clean and organized.
• Perform other duties and cross-train as assigned by supervision.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCIES: In addition to a High School diploma or equivalent, the following skills and/or experience are required: 1 plus years of machine operation training and/or demonstrated experience as required; Troubleshooting and mechanical ability as demonstrated; Able to use and operate safely various hand and power tools; Able to use and operate safely overhead cranes and fork lifts; Able to read and understand both metric and standard tape measures; Able to read and interpret documents such as travelers, various procedures and instructions; Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s without the use of a calculator; Able to perform mathematical operations of whole numbers and fractions in both standard and metric units of measurements; Read, interpret and comprehend blueprint drawings;

Additionally, Candidate must have strong communication skills, possess effective listening skills, interpersonal and team building skills, display organizational and planning abilities, as well as have the ability to collaborate with others to ensure decision making does not occur independent of company needs. The candidate should also possess a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and follow-up with a sense of urgency. Preferred experience with continuous improvement experiences such as Kaizen, 5S, waste, or standard work. Candidates with understanding of daily cadence and lean management techniques are preferred.

The following experience and abilities are preferred: 3 plus years of operating complex CNC controlled machines in steel or aluminum manufacturing or formal training in applicable technical field; 2 plus years of experience with overhead cranes and forklifts; the ability to follow various documented instructions and procedures; and be able to read, comprehend and interpret blueprint drawings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is encountered with repetitive movement tasks, which requires the employee to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, push and pull grating material of various size and weights for long periods of time. Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds, using proper lifting techniques, help from another employee or other available resources such as lifting or moving equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly working on the production floor. The work environment requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Exposure to noise, dust, heat and cold on a regular basis. Exposure to machine and tool hazards requiring care and attention to safety rules and standards.

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.