What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 2nd Shift position at KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools?
Title: Machine Operator A
Normal Work Location: Kyocera SGS Precision Tools - 150 Marc Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Normal Working Hours: 2nd Shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm) / Monday – Friday / As Needed
Immediate Coach: Manufacturing Shift Coach
Position Summary
The position is responsible for accurate and effective operations of CNC machines, manual machines, or other related equipment. The position requires the ability to produce manufactured product an advanced operating experience level. The position supports a lean and a safe manufacturing environment while focusing on continuous improvement, quality, and support of teamwork throughout the Company.
Essential Job Functions
- Operate machines with efficient cycle times by loading and unloading material. Assess movement of parts, gauges, dials, machine sounds to determine potential equipment failures.
- Troubleshoot equipment; assist with modifying programming parameters to resolve Set-Up problems.
- Interpret drawings, and/or item attributes and follow routings.
- Perform in-process inspections at first tool produced and periodically through the job run as required. May use appropriate inspection equipment as required.
- Maintain and adjust machine feeds and speeds and perform routine maintenance and lubrication.
- Have knowledge of specifications and proper use of diamond wheels, and ability to properly dress, maintain, and balance wheels as required.
- Troubleshoot and correct equipment operation problems and have knowledge of tooling.
- Set-up machines as required.
- Complete all job-related paperwork and shop floor data collection accurately.
- Adhere to all aspects of the Quality Management System.
- Adhere to safe operating procedures as required by specific standards related to the
- equipment.
Marginal / Less Essential Job Functions
- Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards by proper use of personal protective equipment, safety devices, such as lock-out, as required.
- Safely operate all machinery, tools, and equipment.
- Actively participate in department/shift/team meetings.
- Participate in safety or quality suggestions and supports a team environment.
- Flexible and continually maintain attention to detail.
- Evaluate and maintain measuring and testing equipment.
- Have excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Maintain a clean work area including machine operation cleanliness.
- Assist other departments in the efficient operation of equipment. May troubleshoot equipment
- and/or processing issues for continuous improvement.
- Train and assist associates on set-up or operating functions as needed.
- Maintain tooling and manufacturing supplies as needed.
- Meet all training and educational requirements as specified by department, work cell and/or location.
Note: This description reflects the principal functions of the position for the purpose of job evaluation. Associate must adhere to changes in job requirements.
Educational Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Other Qualifications Desired / Training & Experience
- Two years of equipment operations and/or previous tool grinding experience preferred.
- Knowledge of CNC set-up is preferred.
- Working knowledge of decimal and metric system, basic mathematical application.
- Working knowledge of micrometer, precision scale, indicator, and other required test/inspection equipment.
License Required: N/A
Visual Acuity: Ability to read machine dials, computer screens, mechanical/tool drawings, and precision measuring devices with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hearing Ability: Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify changes in order to take appropriate preventive action with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions: Well lit, climate-controlled manufacturing environment with moderate loud noise levels. Position subject to occasional light to medium lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending. Constant use of upper extremities with frequent gripping motions and wrist deviations. Occasional reaching above shoulder height, below the waist or lifting as required to retrieve and store raw materials and finished product. Position requires continuous standing and walking. Skin exposure to oils and cutting/grinding fluids with minimal exposure to fumes, dusts, mists.
Additional Comments
- Associate is required to follow other job-related duties, subject to all local, state, and federal laws and applicable regulations.
- The associate must successfully perform all requirements of the position training plan.
When overtime is scheduled, it is mandatory.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift Differential: Dependent Upon Assignment