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 ResponsibilitiesDescription 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.
• 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.

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 (, 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

Last updated : 2024-04-26