REVISION DATE: / 10/28/17
JOB TITLE: Spring Equipment Set Up / SHIFT: 2nd
DEPARTMENT: Extension Springs - Operations / LOCATION: Sioux Falls, SD
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor / FLSA STATUS: Hourly
POSITION PURPOSE:
To set up spring coiler and looping equipment to achieve required customer specifications. Performs simple equipment maintenance (TPM) to ensure process operates efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Review and plan production orders off EIQ or from supervisor/scheduler for production requirements.
· Set up all coiling and looping equipment and make needed adjustments to achieve finished product that meets customer specifications. Fully knowledgeable with set up and operation of all equipment.
· Replace or repair worn tooling to achieve quality production parts as required.
· Inspect parts with calipers, tape measures, and occasionally with micrometers.
· Maintain equipment, quality, safety and 5-S records.
· Perform machine maintenance or part replacement to ensure production process operates efficiently. Submit Maintenance Work Orders as required. Report action to the Supervisor.
· Clean work areas and assure tools provided are maintained properly and not lost or damaged.
· Uses forklift or other lifting devices such as crane or hoist as necessary to perform operations.
· Test springs with load tester per requirements.
· Assist Supervisor with other duties as requested. This will include monitoring performance by operators in the area.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
· Mechanical, maintenance and troubleshooting skills to achieve and sustain production readiness.
· Ability to operate surface grinder, bench grinder and other misc. shop tools to repair/replace arbors, cutters or other essential tooling for spring production.
· Knowledge of department production processes with accuracy and attention to details. Understanding of the impact on inventory control.
· Exceptional personal performance, attendance and teamwork skills.
· Ability to read work instructions, specifications, drawings, carton labels, etc. to a level to perform job duties.
· Ability to perform basic math: add, subtract, divide and multiply numbers.
· Effective written and verbal skills to communicate clearly and professionally and interact effectively with diverse peoples.
· Ability to stand 8-10 hours on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS / PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
· High School / GED required.
· Must routinely handle up to 35 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds using safe work practices and teamwork.
· Knowledge of or ability to learn how to read a caliper, micrometer and ruler as required.
· Manufacturing/machine operation background. Machining background a plus.
· Computer skills that will be used to log in and out of programs required. Will be required to edit machine programs to meet spring specification requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The work performed is conducted in a climate controlled facility with moderate noise levels that are within permissible OSHA limits. Steel toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves and safety glasses in the department.
Interested applicants should submit the Job Posting Form to Nicole Muehler by Thursday, February 1st by noon.