Part of Dover Corporations Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry.

VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands : Rotary Lift®, Chief®, Forward®, Direct-Lift®, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson®, Revolution®, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

SUMMARY : Set up and operate a power saw and straightness test machine. This position may also require the operation of other pieces of equipment in the plant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE :

• Must be able to lift 70 pounds repeatedly a minimum of 2 times per day.
• Makes own set-up including : Sets and adjusts stops, clamps, saw travel, etc. on saw and travel and position of indicator on straightness tester.

Nests material for multi-sawing of parts on saw. Regulates and positions coolant flow on saw. Positions and sets drill motor on straightness test machine.

Positions and clamps tail stock for various lengths of plungers and casings on straightness tester. Sets speed and feed of saw.

• Directs loading of material on saw storage rack, and removal of parts or material from work area.
• Removes sawed parts and tested parts from machines with electric hoist.
• Changes saw blades when needed.
• Files and deburrs ends of pipe before loading into straightness tester.
• Marks pipe as per outlined procedure.
• Engages drill motor for drill cycle.
• Operates single spindle drill and makes set ups to drill parts per print.
• Records number of parts produced on timecard and move ticket.
• Performs housekeeping duties as necessary to keep work area safe, clean and in good order.
• Operator checks job travelers for special instructions or notes BEFORE proceeding with job assigned.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

• Sets up and operates power saw to cut materials to required length or shape.
• Install and change saw blades, set stops and gauges for length of cut, material feed mechanism, and saw speeds for type of material.
• Works from cutting orders, blueprints, and material code charts, check straightness, and drill holes in plunger as required.
• Sets end of plunger as prescribed in instructions.
• Drills hole in casing using single spindle drill.
• Operator changes drills and stops as required.
• Must be able to read and write and to read shop drawings and make computations effectively and efficiently.
• Uses hoist to move heavy materials.
• Performs other work of similar or comparable nature incidental to the performance of the operation.
• Assists new operators in learning the correct and safe operation of the equipment when required.
• Takes good workman like care of the machines, tools, equipment, work areas, etc.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Last updated : 2024-06-14