Location: Farmington,CT, USA
Work directly for a Hartford County, CT manufacturer of stampings, machined components and assemblies. Metal Form -Set-Up Operator/ Fourslide - 1st & 2nd Shift Primary Position Objectives To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of the company. Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Description of Duties Set-Up * Set-up and maintenance of production tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission. * Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (NIELSON V81, V82, etc. experience required). * Set-up, adjust & operate BIHLER Fourslide machines ( experience preferred) or ability/willingness to learn. * Make minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands. * Alert supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling, machine maintenance and or tool maintenance on production tooling. * Assist in the standardization of machine component inventory. Cams, tool holders, cut-off components. * Ability to make minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands. * Assist as requested in the development of project/tool estimates (quotes). * Assist department tool & die makers with trouble shooting and analysis. * Assist in the development and implementation of Lean, 5s and SDWT projects. * Assist company managers as requested on all metal stamping and fourslide programs. * Alert supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions. Lean Initiatives * Observes Company processes and makes recommendations for improvement * Participates in Lean Projects Other * Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping practices. * May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel. * Performs other duties as directed. * Attendance is an essential function of the job. Job Requirements Qualifications: Education/Experience * High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills * Minimum of 5 years experience in set-up, trouble shooting, and production operation of Multi-Slide/Fourslide/Verti-Slide machines * Ability to read-understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing. * Ability to Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (V81 & V82) * Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment * An understanding of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc) * Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly * Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods * Detail and task driven work ethic * Ability to work OT as required in order to meet Company needs Physical Requirements * Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications. * Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work. * Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending. * Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position. * Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted