Cutter/Assembler

GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains
proficiency in operating a) cutting equipment and forming machines and b) punch
presses and assembly equipment to produce product that meets customer
specifications and O-Flex standards.
Must be able to meet all the quality standards of the position and be
able to maintain the production rate standards.

ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and complies with of
  all operating instructions and procedures for forming machines, cutting
  equipment, punch presses, assembly equipment and all related peripheral
  equipment as it relates to producing quality parts for our customers.

• Properly installs tooling,
  performs set-up of forming machines and correctly operates equipment to meet
  all product standards of the work instructions.
  Upon completion of a specific job, assists to ensure that all tooling
  and materials are returned to proper location.

• Properly sets up cutting equipment
  and all related peripheral items such as printers, and correctly operates
  equipment to meet customer specifications.
  Ensures that auto cutting equipment is operating at all times.

• Properly installs tooling dies in
  small punch presses and set-up equipment according to work instructions.

• Monitors product quality checks as
  outlined in work instructions and assists quality technicians and engineers to
  determine root cause analysis and implement corrective actions and process
  improvements.

• As
  required, maintains proper SPC documentation, analyzes SPC data and make
  machine corrections as appropriate to maintain product and process quality.

• As required, completes required
  paper work relevant to production accounting.

• Responsible for maintaining all
  assigned work areas in a clean and organized manner, free of any safety
  hazards, properly stocked throughout the shift, with appropriate operating
  instructions displayed during all production times.

• Responsible for moving finished
  product into “staging area”.

• Responsible
  to report any production problems to Supervisor immediately, either verbally in
  emergencies or by writing issue on Problem Report Form for resolution by
  appropriate personnel.

• Participates
  in the continuous improvement efforts of the organization by direct involvement
  in improving processes and reducing operating costs.

• Complies
  with all directions of the Supervisor as required to meet customer
  requirements.

• NON-ESSENTIAL
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works
  on various Kaizen or 80 problem solving teams.

  EDUCATION,
  TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• At
  a minimum, must be High School graduate with some college preferred.

• Must
  be able to demonstrate basic math skills.

• 2
  years experience in operating manufacturing equipment preferred.

• Demonstrate ability to recognize safety hazards and work within the company’s safety
  guidelines and policies.

• Must be capable of lifting and
  moving heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.

• Demonstrate
  ability to work on multiple machines simultaneously.

• Must
  be able to stand for long periods.

• Must
  have working knowledge of micrometers, calipers, tape measures & hand tools

• Must
  be able to work independently using available instructions, but also must be a
  Team Player.

• Must
  demonstrate ability to learn new jobs skills and qualify in other jobs.

PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Exerting
up to 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or
up to 10-25 lbs. of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up
to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Physical
demand requirements are in excess for Sedentary work.