Position Summary:

At this level the associate has demonstrated the proficiency to do their job with only limited help while maintaining performance objectives on standard work processes. This includes recognition of routine problems and the ability to keep the process running by making appropriate adjustments to correct the problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to effectively use tools introduced at Level 1 in order to complete adjustments needed in the trainer's absence. This includes the following: using necessary machine controls for adjustments, die and holder end and side shifts, understanding the set-up card, understanding the die and part identifier (a.k.a. UTNS#), capable of checking dies for proper installation, cleaning/inspecting of dies and holders.

• Capable of completing cell PVD Boards.

• Understands the purpose and operation of Pyrometer Infrared Camera.

• Capable of performing daily and weekly machine maintenance.

• Capable of basic Heater operation.

• Capable of basic robot operations and adjustments as required.

• Capable of basic Trim Press operations and adjustments as required.

• Understandings of proper re-heat procedure.

• Knowledge of process differences when dealing with exotic materials and material segregation.

• Qualified to perform in process inspections.

• Recognize and comply with all applicable Swagelok procedures.

• Understands and interprets production schedule.

• Perform start-stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine and conveyor start-up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown.

• Perform simple commands on the control panel.

• Perform simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set-up to tooling and fixtures.

• Complete records and forms.

• Check forged parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.

• Recognize and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.

• Preset tooling as required.

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.

• Correct problems for set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.

• Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.

• Assist with associate orientation as assigned.

• Perform job related administrative tasks using SAP.

• Maneuver around machine, includes but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking.RequirementsEducation and/or Work Experience
  
  Requirements:
  

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Basic computer software skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).

• Able to read and follow work instructions.

• Familiar with operation of PLC interface screens.

• Requires the use of hand tools, SAP, and standard work.

• Must have good mechanical aptitude and be able to utilize a micrometer, caliper, and 6" rule to gauge parts.

Preferred:

• 2-4 years of forging experience preferred.

• Knowledge of products and processes is also preferred.

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus

• Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner

• Independently display prioritization skills

• Understand and anticipate the internal customers' needs and initiate action to meet them

• Meeting customer needs is their driver

Reliability and Integrity

• Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics

• Along with providing it themselves, encourages others to provide reliable information

• Acts as a direct liaison with product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of technology

• Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words

Flexibility

• Always willing to be flexible in their schedule

• Shares knowledge that they have obtained with others

• Open to taking on new challenges

• Can easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task, or site based on Swagelok's needs

• Has useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability

Teamwork

• Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important

• Facilitates Root Cause analysis effort for equipment reliability

• Facilitate Shift Start up and departmental meetings

• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner

• Effectively coordinates resources to achieve ZCD (Zero Customer Disappointments)

Communication

• Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)

• Promotes own ideas and information with others

• Drill-down to root cause in all work order solutions

• Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required

• Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies

• Receives input from others

Accountability

• Drives team goals and results

• Takes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a whole

• Coordinate, communicate, and execute in the absence of supervision

• Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience

• Provides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SIS

• Provides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests

• Must be able to lift loads of 50lbs or less.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.

Swagelok will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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Eaton located in Kearney, NE has an opening for a Full-Time 2nd Shift Gear Forge Press Operator.

Essential Functions:

• Operates Gear press

• Performs minor maintenance on machines

• Keeps work area clean and free of hazards – 5-S program

• Works and communicates with audit/quality control personnel and supervisor to

• Identify quality problems or concerns

• Performs set-up on presses for different Gears prints

• Sorts gears, and slugs for defects

• Adjusts machinery during changeover

• Uses gauges to check Gears/gear specifications

• Changes punches and dies as needed

• Works with Toolroom on die quality problems

• Gears Auditing (Quality Control)

• Ability to troubleshoot machine malfunctions

• Perform other incidental and related duties as required or assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.

• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

• Relocation not included - must live within 50 miles to be considered.

Position Criteria:

• Understands Statistical Process Control

• Blueprint reading

• Fork truck operation

• Ability to setup machinery

• Ability to read process sheets

• Visual inspection of cold and hot parts

• Entering data into computer

• Position may require daily overtime, 7 days a week and working holidays

• Physical requirements include constantly being on your feet, using a set of tongs to grab hot valves and perform quality checks. The employee would be working in extreme heat in the summer. When operating an automated press the employee will be on their feet for their shift.

• Some walking required when completing change overs or tooling changes.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing, pulling when changing tooling. In addition to the plant wide PPE the operator is required to wear green tinted glasses, shop coat and gloves.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of industrial experience

Eaton located in Kearney has an opening for a 3rd Shift Valve Forge Press Operator.

Position Overview:

Job responsibilities include promoting safety, quality, production and 5S. The operator will be responsible for running an automated valve forge press, but will also be expected to cross-train including running a manual valve forge press. The operator would be responsible to complete changeovers in a timely manner, change their own tooling and minor troubleshooting of the press, which could include the lube system, kickouts, rails, etc. Although this position would start on an automated forge press, the employee would be expected to learn additional operations such as manual valve press, material handler, shear operator, quality control, and die assembly.

Essential Functions:

• Operates Valve forge press

• Troubleshoots machine malfunctions and performs minor maintenance on machines.

• Keeps work area clean and free of hazards – maintains 5S

• Works and communicates with audit/quality control and supervisor to identify quality problems or concerns

• Performs set-up on presses for different valve prints

• Sorts valves, gears, and slugs for defects

• Adjusts machinery during changeover

• Uses gauges to check valve/gear specifications

• Changes punches and dies as needed

• Works with tool room on die quality problems

• Perform other incidental and related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.

• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

• Relocation not included - must live within 50 miles to be considered.

Position Criteria:

• Understands Statistical Process Control

• Blueprint reading

• Fork truck operation

• Ability to setup machinery

• Ability to read process sheets

• Visual inspection of cold and hot parts

• Entering data into computer

• Position may require daily overtime, 7 days a week and working holidays

• Physical requirements include constantly being on your feet, using a set of tongs to grab hot valves and perform quality checks. The employee would be working in extreme heat in the summer. When operating an automated press the employee will be on their feet for their shift.

• Some walking required when completing change overs or tooling changes.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing, pulling when changing tooling. In addition to the plant wide PPE the operator is required to wear green tinted glasses, shop coat and gloves.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of industrial experience

• Operate screen printing press including set-up, printing & tear down of jobs with attention to detail, quality of print, accuracy and speed.
• Read and complete work orders accurately.
• Identify and troubleshoot common screen printing problems.
• Clean equipment including removing ink from screens, squeegees, press & tools.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times as well as promoting safety and cleanliness.
• Provide leadership for production assistants to ensure that they are performing tasks in an efficient and productive manner.
• Maintain equipment as required and notify management of any maintenance or repairs required.
• Miscellaneous tasks could be assigned such as exposing or cleaning screens, counting or stacking garments, mixing or modifying inks as production requirements dictate.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30lbs at times
• Regularly stand for long periods of time while reaching with hands and arms
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to warm or cold weather. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

• 1+ years printing press experience may be substituted by comparable work experience
• Excellent attention to detail, and eye for quality control  
• Capable of remaining calm and composed under pressure. Thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Strong attention to detail, and eye for quality control
• Problem solving ability
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Basic Computer Skills
• Specific vision abilities include sharp vision, focus, depth perception and ability to identify colors
• Can quickly perform common math skills such as multiplying in dozens or calculating production rates
• Ability to read, write and comprehend complex written or oral instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with match with Roth and Traditional options
• Robust PTO program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Advancement opportunities
• Energetic and fun work environment with a dynamic culture

Job Description:

Columbus Forge, a recognized leader in producing air foils and disk for the aerospace propulsion market, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Perform a wide variety of the more complex work within a manufacturing area including set-up and operation of multiple machines and processes, meaningful assistance in the maintenance/tool services area, and significant participation in team administration. Comply with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.

FUNCTIONS:

• Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal.

• Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.

• Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.

• Position and move work pieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.

• Start machines to produce sample work pieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.

• Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.

• Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.

• Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.

• Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.

• Measure thickness using micrometers

• Measure concentricity using indicators

• Able to read forge blueprint

• Build heat-treat load per work instruction

• Load/Unload furnace

• Calculate time in furnace requirements

• Understand load diagrams and instructions

• Complete paperwork

Must be willing to work the off shift

Employment Type

Full time

Division Information

Spectrum Brands – Pet, Home & Garden, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading supplier of well-recognized consumer products globally for the pet supply markets, and nationally for the home, lawn and garden insect and weed control markets. The company delivers innovative products of outstanding quality for the pet owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles. The company also delivers groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality, so consumers benefit from insect and weed control solutions. The Home & Garden brands — Spectracide®, Garden Safe®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag® and Liquid Fence® — and the Pet Brands — Tetra®, Instant Ocean®, Marineland®, 8-in-1®, Dingo®, FURminator® and Nature's Miracle® — are well-recognized by consumers for delivering exceptional value and trusted results.

Job Summary

Following SOP's and cGMPs, the Machine Operator will operate a variety of production machines including, but not limited to: liquid filling machines, tablet packaging machines, tablet wrapping machines, tube filling machines and tablet press production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Model the Spectrum Brands eight Core Capabilities to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives and support fiscal responsibility.

• Work with associates in team effort to further company goals concerning productivity, safety, quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Serve as first line of defense for operational opportunities. Implement immediate countermeasures and/or escalate when necessary.

• Ownership of Flex as it applies to daily adjustments, accurate displays and downtime reason codes.

• Set up, operate and check quality of production equipment by following and documenting procedures as required to support production schedules.

• Get required tools or equipment, clean up all equipment and work areas, and properly store tools and equipment. Maintain equipment logs.

• Assist the Setup Technician in performing changeovers on production machines, cleaning equipment and moving product in or out of the production areas as needed.

• Assist in training less experienced personnel on production machines.

• Observe and follow safety procedures using personal safety equipment as required.

• Assist in Production performing packaging duties as needed.

• Perform other work related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Six months of manufacturing experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Able to read and operate common digital and dial quality test equipment.

Work Environment

Must be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance. Must be available to work across multiple shifts. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must wear all prescribed PPE including, but not limited to: hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator and steel toed shoes.

Otherwise, working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Operates and tends all types of production machines such as several different types of punch presses and feed systems, 4 slide machines, cut-off saws, deburring machines, drill presses and lathes to produce production parts of various metals to include steel, aluminum copper and other resistive materials, as well as some non-metallic materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Receives work assignments in the form of blueprint, technical specification, sketch or drawing from Supervisor / Production Coordinator as to type of parts that are to be produced. May consult with Supervisor / Coordinator regarding completeness of the specifications, prints, or sketches and to set up proper tooling, stock feeders, or whatever required for proper machine to produce part.

Set-up stamping line per specifications and ensure all raw materials are present and correct. When appropriate advise die makers of the set-up required for the product you will be running. This may involve the use of any or all the equipment described above.

At completion of set-up, run an appropriate sample and ensure inspection is performed as required by the appropriate specification.

Run products as assigned. Operate manual feed presses and/or RH lines if assigned per appropriate specification

Loads coil stock material onto de-reeler and starts coil stock into dies at proper place as to insure proper tool care

Loads material onto stock feeder reel. When lead frame parts are made, and parts are put onto take-up reels with interleave paper.

Ensure all finished stock is properly packaged labeled and ultimately packaged and ready to send to your customer, after Quality acceptance.

Qualified operator and collateral inspector, if assigned to lead-frame production lines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

A familiarity with punch presses, pressroom terminology, equipment, and processes, normally obtained in working at least 3 months to 1 year in a similar work situation.

Experience

Equipment utilization: Use of machine tools to include lathe, high-speed punch press, cut-off saws, de-burring equipment, drill presses and associated equipment.

Skills / Certifications

Must be able to handle and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds as well as manipulate a wide size and weight range of metal stock and related materials. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and remain on feet for most of the workday.

Safety Glasses and Hearing protection are required throughout the shop. Depending on you assignment you may also be required to use appropriate gloves for material handling and appropriate protective clothing if working in the tumbling area or assisting in the Mold Compound room. If assisting in the mold compound room you must be able to wear a respirator and be respirator trained.

Works in a busy pressroom environment, subject at times to noise, vibration, sharp work materials and tools, and moving equipment and machinery. May work under conditions of varying lighting levels and in restrictive workspaces.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Upon completion of predefined training period, basic knowledge that allows operator to operate pre-programmed computer controlled open die or closed die hydraulic forging press and manipulators to bend, form, and straighten simple metal bars.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Basically trained in the operations involved with the operation of the forge presses and auxiliary systems, including ability to control the speed and tonnage without fault, as well as mechanical, hydraulic and electronic operations.

Constant supervision required.

Know the roles and relationships of each member of the press forge crew and where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the press.

After a predefined training period is completed, has gained a basic knowledge of most commonly produced materials and their characteristics with regard to forging.

Basic ability to read and understand shop traveler, operating procedures, blueprints, and instructions regarding entering forge data into press and manipulator controls.

Knowledge of recording forge data for future use, complete production reports and SPC documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Above average eye/hand coordination.Must be able to work well with other.Familiar various equipment used in the press control booth, including press controls, computer (file storage) and keyboard, joysticks, push buttons and foot pedals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Responsibilities

• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.

• Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives.

• Monitor ANDON occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support.

• Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.

• Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.

• Communication and Recognition.

• Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets.

Qualifications

• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills

• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills

Preferred Experience

• Body shop/stamping/paint/subassembly experience preferred

• Safety and Quality experience preferred

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

• Knowledge of constraint management principles

• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

• Prior experience managing a unionized work force

• CNC machining experience (PTO specific)

• Helium leak stand experience (PTO specific)

Education

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education

• Bachelors Degree

Overview

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.

At G-TECH, we embrace a personalized approach to professional staffing, recognizing the important link between employee and employer satisfaction. We work tirelessly to connect qualified job seekers with positions that align with their career goals, skillsets and personalities. Upon placement, we support our employees throughout the duration of their assignments, providing them with a direct point of contact who serves as a dedicated advocate and sounding board. As our employees can attest, this approach is consistently effective in bettering the contract employment experience.

At G-TECH, our mission is simple: we are dedicated to connecting great people with great places to work.

ID 76314

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Recruiter Deborah Nickell

Category Production / Maintenance

Recruiter Email dnickell@gogtech.com

Job Location US-MI-Flat Rock