Expander Operator - Coil - 2nd Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

The Expander Operator is a member of the assembly team and is responsible for following standard work to assemble a wide variety of mechanical units in a safe manner. The Expander Operator works as member of the larger plant assembly team and may flex to any of the departments or work stations as volume dictates.  The employee demonstrates BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation, and is committed to achieving technical expertise in their department.  The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Utilize standard work to assemble mechanical support assemblies in a safe and quality conscious manner eliminating risk of damage.
• Meet daily production goals as assigned.
• Safely operate JIB cranes to lift, move, and position components.
• Assist with the replenishment and organization of the work area.
• Build and fabricate units according to blue prints and shop drawings
• Actively learn all skills necessary to become a world class mechanic.
• Follow all safety requirements regarding tools and PPE.

• Maintains and sustain 5’s in the department.

• Actively acquire skills and ability to support the highest quality standards.
• Flex to other areas as needed demonstrating teamwork and a commitment to team success
• Perform all other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

NATURE & SCOPE

Reports to the Team Leader, Station Leader or other supervisor as assigned for the Assembly department.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Competent in math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractional computations, and fraction to decimal conversions.
• Ability to use hand held measuring tools including tape measure, micrometer, and protractor.

• Competent in reading blue prints and reference drawings.

• Working command of the English language, both written and spoken.

• Safely use drills, nail guns, impact wrench and other small power tools as required.
• Know how to correctly fill out In Process Inspections and any other paperwork as required.
• Demonstrated ability to operate JIB cranes; achieved through required certification.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment including pallet jacks, lift trucks and jib cranes as required.
• Knowledge of all safety requirements and adherence to safety standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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 of the job.  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 80% of the time.   Employee will also be required to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, sit and reach on a regular basis during a normal working shift This position requires frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.  Exposures include elevated noise levels associated with a manufacturing environment, fluctuations in temperature ambient conditions as well as intermittent exposure to the weather in and about the yard and dock areas.   Working hours can include any of three shifts and generally are scheduled for forty hours a week.  Some weekend overtime is to be expected.