Cutter

Position Title:

Cutting Machine Operator

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Hourly/Non-Exempt

Functional Area:

Production / Cutting

Pay Range: $20.00/hr

Schedule:

M-F 5 AM - 1:30 PM

Major Function:

To support production by safely and efficiently operating machines to cut cores, determining saw blade type and cutting procedures according to work instructions or Senior Operator instructions, installing and replacing cutting blades, monitoring cutting fluid, positioning cores and coolant flow, completing required paperwork, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with AS9100 quality standards and safety requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Operate machines to cut cores.
• Determine saw blade type and cutting procedures according to MPS or Senior Operator instructions.
• Install and replace cutting blades.
• Check the level of cutting fluid and add coolant as needed.
• Set core on a plate or cutting fixture.
• Use a handle to lower the cutting blade.
• Position flow of coolant against blade and core.
• Ensure the blade remains straight and the cut on the core is straight.
• Submit core for FAI.
• Complete all required paperwork and reports.
• Count and record quantity of cores cut and document on MPS.
• Move cores to the next operation.
• Adhere to AS9100 quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Learn and identify the level of quality expected and react accordingly when quality standards are not achieved.

Education / Training:

Degree:
High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills:

• Written Communication Skills
• Oral Communication Skills
• Ability to Read, Write, and Speak English Fluently
• Basic Math Skills
• Knowledge of Calipers, Scales, and Other Measuring Devices
• Knowledge of Hand and Power Tools Preferred
• Knowledge to Identify the Level of Quality Required
• Precise Coordinated Movements of the Fingers of One or Both Hands
• Ability to Make Repetitive Hand and Arm Movements
• Ability to Stand, Walk, Reach, Bend, Move, and Carry Up to 50 Pounds Throughout the Day
• Ability to Work Under Pressure in a Fast-Paced Production Environment
• Ability to Handle Stress Well
• Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team