Metal Form -Set-Up Operator/ Fourslide - 2nd Shift
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Work directly for a Hartford County, CT manufacturer of stampings, machined components and assemblies.Metal Form -Set-Up Operator/ Fourslide - 2nd Shift Primary Position ObjectivesTo 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 ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Description of DutiesSet-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 ProjectsOther * 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 RequirementsQualifications: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 needsPhysical 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