The General Operator will perform all operations required to support customer needs, including lifting metal parts, setting up machines, and inspecting products for quality and safety. Must be able and willing to fill in and support any and all other class operations when a demand is needed.
Requirements
- 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 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
- 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.
