What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manual Lathe Operator position at Samuel, Son & Co. 1855?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform all safety checks at the start of the shift on all cranes and tools, document as necessary and continue to perform safety checks throughout the shift.
- Read, understand, and interpret blueprints and job routings.
- Record required information on proper forms relating to machining practices where required.
- Properly operate and interpret various measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, gauges etc.
- Correctly monitor and identify when equipment needs to be sent out for calibration.
- Perform inspections using Quality Assurance procedures and work instructions.
- Work with department supervisor and maintenance to make sure machines are running smoothly.
- Performs housekeeping and other related duties.
EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:
- Operate cranes, hoists, tables, forklifts, and other devices in a safe manner and complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
- Operate general hand tools.
- Operate shop floor equipment.
- Operate company computer systems.
- Operator lathe machine.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
- Understand and support Company policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
- Active position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting of heavy items on a regular basis.
- Other duties as assigned.