What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Operator position at Hyperion Materials & Technologies?
Summary
Set up, program and operate CNC grinding machines according to written procedures and grind work pieces to customer’s blueprint specification. Complete all documentation required per company procedures such as 8-Step Checklists, Route Sheets, SPC Charting, Non-Conformance Reports, Scrap Tags, etc.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
This position requires 40 hours of continuing education training, including but not limited to: on-the-job training (documented by completed training checklists), in-house training courses, off-site training courses, Community Service Activities: (Volunteering, Coaching, Civic Responsibilities, School or Scouting Organizations, Church Activities, 4-H, etc.), process improvement, Special Projects or Safety Committee involvement.
Technical Skills/Physical Requirements
The specific physical demands of this job include lifting up to 50 pounds, and generally engaging in activities such as standing, bending, lifting, walking, sitting, turning and repetitive motion, generally in an indoor weather-controlled environment. The position involves some risk of exposure to injuries related to physical demands of the job and requires close attention to detail and safety protocols. The position also requires visual and communication skills in observation of machine work and in communicating with co-workers, as well as in reading written instructions.
Set up, program and operate CNC grinding machines according to written procedures and grind work pieces to customer’s blueprint specification. Complete all documentation required per company procedures such as 8-Step Checklists, Route Sheets, SPC Charting, Non-Conformance Reports, Scrap Tags, etc.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Communicate with Department Leaders regarding the status of jobs in order to determine capacity and alternate routes if necessary. Assist Department Leader in pulling jobs through the department.
- Assist Operators and Trainees in the department in setting up jobs as they enter the department. Track and monitor the flow (parts per hour), quality and time remaining on each job.
- Provide instructions and feedback to Operators and Trainees within the department in regards to set-up, operation of machine and inspection of parts.
- Analyze specifications and select tooling and fixturing according to knowledge of grinding procedures. Make appropriate wheel selections for grinding necessary features to print specifications.
- Write CNC programs utilizing G-Code, MasterCAM or other manufacturer specific code.
- Verify dimensions of ground work piece for conformance to specifications, using such measuring instruments as micrometers, calipers, comparators, CMMs, and all available inspection equipment. Always using 2 methods of inspection.
- Follow 8-steps for every job and completes SPC charts in accordance with customer specifications and AGS requirements.
- Keep work area, department and shop cleaned and organized. Perform basic maintenance on machines.
- Help implement world-class manufacturing techniques as part of the overall organizational continuous improvement effort.
- Consistent demonstration, communication and support of the Company's vision.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of safe work procedures.
- Must be able to analyze specifications and select tooling according to knowledge of grinding procedures.
- Must be able to study blueprints or layouts on work pieces to visualize grinding to be done and plan sequence of operations.
- Must possess knowledge of machining processes as they relate to the carbide and ceramic industries.
- Must have a good knowledge of safety and safe practices as they pertain to the machining industry.
- Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
This position requires 40 hours of continuing education training, including but not limited to: on-the-job training (documented by completed training checklists), in-house training courses, off-site training courses, Community Service Activities: (Volunteering, Coaching, Civic Responsibilities, School or Scouting Organizations, Church Activities, 4-H, etc.), process improvement, Special Projects or Safety Committee involvement.
Technical Skills/Physical Requirements
The specific physical demands of this job include lifting up to 50 pounds, and generally engaging in activities such as standing, bending, lifting, walking, sitting, turning and repetitive motion, generally in an indoor weather-controlled environment. The position involves some risk of exposure to injuries related to physical demands of the job and requires close attention to detail and safety protocols. The position also requires visual and communication skills in observation of machine work and in communicating with co-workers, as well as in reading written instructions.