Master Pit Crew

POSITION SUMMARY:

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of our Manufacturing Team.  As the Master Pit Crew at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. The cold forming operator will set up and operate cold forming machines that forge parts from wire stock.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision


• Parental Leave


• 401k and Employer Match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Paid On the Job Training


• Performance incentive bonuses


• Community Volunteering


• Talent Referral Bonus Program


• Employee Centric Culture


• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities


• Air-conditioned work environment


• Onsite Gym 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Ability to independently repair, diagnose and troubleshoots cold forming machines while assisting team members.


• Works with and/or directs the activities of the team members in maximizing efficiencies in pit crew style changeovers following the current best practices.


• Work on experimental jobs and developmental jobs and works closely with engineering to document improvements and ensure accurate documentation for tools and set ups.


• Receives general direction from team leader and works from set up sheets, detailed machine parts drawings, machine manuals, specifications, tool charts and instruction.


• Troubleshoots, replaces worn and broken tooling & parts, diagnoses and repair machine malfunctions, re-sets tooling, gauges work, and makes all machine adjustments necessary to produce parts within specifications.


• Wires up machine, troubleshoots transfer and follows progression pieces to make product.


• Inspect parts to verify correct dimensions against drawing specifications using various measurement devices.


• Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies and other conditions to leadership, Engineering & Maintenance.


• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities to assist team in meeting goals including Dynamite Idea program, reporting near misses and 6S.


• Following set up sheets, installs new set up of machine tooling to operate automatic cold former machines at specified feeds and speeds, to produce good work to quality specifications.


• Makes test runs of new pieces, inspects and verify dimensions against drawing specifications.


• Tags containers to ensure product traceability & verify correct raw material is being utilized to produce product.


• Completes paperwork such as router, check sheet, SPC charts and non-conformance report.


• Find, understand and utilize control plans to ensure product quality and follow department procedures on computer


• Inspects parts from every pan to verify product acceptance prior to dumping parts into larger container following the 2-pan inspection system.


• Set process monitor to proper limits to ensure proper machine operation.


• Ensures daily preventative maintenance is performed.


• Move product, scrap and slugs as needed to proper area.


• Keep work area organized and clean at all times.


• Ability to verify all gages are calibrated prior to use.


• Participates in daily stretching activities, team meetings and works well with team members.


• Observes all safety regulations in all duties.


• Performs other tasks as required.