031 - Friction Stir Weld - FSW Operator

Job Summary:
Works from blueprints, work orders and verbal instructions to produce high quality welds from aluminum, May program set up and operate CNC welding machines and panel saw.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must excel in a safety-based culture.
• ensuring that all work practices and company policies/procedures are followed.
• Must have prior CNC experience
• Ability to read digital calipers and micrometers
• Able to calculate side lengths and/or angles using trigonometric charts and tables.
• Must be able to read profile drawings.
• Demonstrate leadership and organization skills
• Demonstrate ability to produce defect-free parts.
• PLEX Control Panel for check sheets and recording production.
• Complete any form or process sheets for FSW in PLEX.
• Perform routine maintenance while reporting any major issues to a supervisor.
• Operates forklifts and Cranes.
• Will also be operating machines in the Fabrication department when production is slow in FSW.
• Maintain professional communication with supervisors and co-workers to ensure efficient and safety work operations
• Overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and understand job sheets, work instructions and route tags.
• Ability to read calipers, depth gauge and tape measure and utilize applicable measuring equipment, work instructions and control plans.
• Demonstrate ability to set up and operate equipment without supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to run equipment without breakdown and maintain productivity based on historical run times.
• Demonstrate ability to produce defect-free parts.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete all applicable paperwork associated with this job title.
• Individuals are familiar with lockout/tagout, and other safety related issues associated with this job title.
• Individuals are familiar with the following procedures:
• F1- ID and Traceability at Finish, Resaw, and Precision Saw
• PLEX Control Panel
• F2- Finish and Resaw Work Instructions.
• FSW1 - Bond LS7 Shutdown Procedure.
• FSW2 - Bond LS7 Startup Procedure.
• FSW3 - Bond LS7 Pin Tool Change.
• FSW6 - Weld Prepping an Extrusion for FSW.
• FSW7 - Flash Removal.
• FSW9 - Friction Stir Welding Control Plan

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