What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hand Ops Operator (2nd Shift 3p.m. - 11p.m.) position at W.R. Case?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for performing production work in a manufacturing setting, specifically the Hand Ops Department (485). Develop the skills and ability to complete all of the essential functions of Grinding Hand Ops. Responsible for daily preventative maintenance of equipment used, cleanliness of work area and delivery of product to next operation.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Assuring work area is safe.
- Performing the various skills of the Grinding Hand Ops department, including but not limited to:
- Swedge Blades
- Buffing blades, Grease buffing covered scales to polish and remove grind lines.
- Set up and run certain machines such as but not limited to (crinking, serrating, grease buff wheel, blade buff wheel, double head machine, press, mill, gimping machine, load and unload vibratory bowls, tapping machine, ball bearing machine.
- Perform sandpaper/belt changes as required.
- Perform various wheel changes as required.
- Assist with operation of the bowls as needed.
- Breaking in the new buff/raking down buff as necessary.
- Properly applying grease to sandpaper.
- Perform inspection of product, performing required inspection before, during and after each process to ensure product meets acceptable quality criteria.
- Responsible for cleanliness of the work area during and upon his or her completion of jobs.
- Take instructions from supervisors.
- Assist Engineering/Quality departments as needed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
- Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time at different operations throughout department.
- Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods in front of equipment.
- Moving: Normal, able to move throughout the department as required by operation.
- Lifting: Minimal, up to 35 pounds. Lifting of trays or pans containing knives, blades, springs, wheels and/or other components.
- Pushing/Pulling: As required by operation.
- Visual Acuity: Normal and/or corrected vision for inspection of work /components.
- Bending/Stooping: Normal, minimal.
- Hand Action: Some processes require gripping, turning, pushing with fingertips.
- Repetitive Motion: Some processes require wrist motion, pressure, and exposure to vibration.
Safety equipment required- Safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of W.R. Case Job/Safety Orientation.
- On the job training.