What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator 1st shift position at BISON METALS TECHNOLOGIES LLC?
SCOPE:
Under the direction of the supervisor, workers perform production, maintenance or janitorial duties as assigned to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, yield and Cost goals. Each operator is responsible for and has the necessary authority to ensure quality, including stopping production to correct quality non-conformance.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Uses appropriate safety measures
- Uses appropriate measurement equipment and techniques as trained
- Records and maintains documentation and data as required.
- Follows applicable work instructions.
- Uses good housekeeping skills to maintain the work area.
- Follows directions and instructions of all supervisory personnel.
- maintains good relations with co-workers, management and visitors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
TOOLING & EQUIPMENT: Extrusion Press and related equipment.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: Operate the press and direct the press crew in extruding billets into base tube.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTION: Safe operation of the press, know the status of the operation at any one time, has decision-making responsibility on all matters concerning normal production operation of the press.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Organize the press crew for startup checking the following items before startup: Container, pumps, heaters, valves, and heat exchanger. Call for Maintenance help or “B” Bay Crane when needed. Direct and assign personnel as needed. Stay at control panel at all times except for lunch and breaks. Make proper press shutdown at the end of the shift. Keep control panel area clean and orderly. Coordinate with table-man to ensure proper quality of extrusion, maintain proper fluid levels and heat ranges for optimum quality of base tube. Operate press in an efficient manner to ensure minimum cycle time and maximum production. Follow all safety rules and regulations. Report production and downtime information on the daily log. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Converting Mill Supervisor. Follow specified startup and shutdown procedures.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must maintain maximum mental and visual concentration and alertness to ensure safe operation of the Press. Minimum degree of responsibility for the safety of others. Responsible for extra high-dollar equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Adverse: High noise area.