Operations Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements, defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints and specifications, to verify dimensions, tool selection in conjunction with Amsted Rail Engineering personnel.
• Operate all machinery as necessary (induction heating (up to 2350°F) of steel bar-stock; vertical forging machinery designed for hot flashless die forging; closed die ring rolling machine; parts conveyor, robots, and draw line) associated with the forging of metal components for a bearing at a rate greater than 3 parts a minute.
• Setup and teach robots and loading/unloading devices and equipment for proper operation.
• Lead diagnostic efforts to correct equipment breakdowns, process and/or product deviations, and operator failures.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by worn tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Lead operations & maintenance staff in changeover efficiency improvements including detection of equipment deficiencies
• Lead equipment operators in tooling removal efforts that require deviation from standard practice
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors and maintenance of repair needs.
• Assess tooling required to support production needs. Submit requisitions for new or replacement tooling. Provide input to the Hot Forge Process Engineer to optimize tooling designs.
• Track tooling usage and improve tooling life.
• Write work instructions and process planning documentation for operations.
• Conduct operator and setup personnel training on work instruction improvements and assists operators & maintenance as required by the process, equipment, engineering, and direction of management.
• Conduct operator and setup personnel training and evaluation using best practices in developing others.
• Analyze SPC data for production runs through the company computer system and look for trends in results.
• Maintain strong communications with operators, maintenance, and supervisors.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Perform and promote daily 6S duties.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Ability to pass on-line skills assessment

Computer Skills: Must be able to show a basic understanding of computer operations.

Other Requirements: Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.