Opr​/Set Up Machine; 2nd shift

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Working alongside press operators to ensure that all presses are continuously running. Has the ability to run presses 1 – 5. Will also work alongside a set-up operator and tool & die to complete change overs for all presses. Will be responsible for the planning and coordinating with set up and tool & die to ensure that presses are continuously running.

Coordinating with materials to create a schedule for all presses.

• Perform as a team member alongside a set up team member and tool & die which requires the ability to learn, perform preventative maintenance. Set-up and operate machines and to be able to rotate to all presses.
• Ability to run all presses and understand the standard work to ensure that all processes are being followed.
• Meeting change over time limits
• Work on a schedule to ensure the continuous running of all presses and minimize downtown as much as possible.
• Providing a schedule that goes into detail over when each press will go into change overs or scheduled maintenance.
• Providing a schedule that outlines what material will be running on each press and the duration.
• Responsible for the training of all new press operators and providing detailed reports back to the team leader and/or group leader that goes over their progress during training.
• Employee must be able to handle materials and tools, operate machines, assemble and inspect all product of varying shape, sizes and weights.
• Employee must perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance and safety standards.
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on each machine to assure machines are in safe working condition and complete daily safety check-off lists.
• Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
• Overtime as required/requested.

• Follow machine repair procedures if breakdown occurs. Complete basic repairs and adjustments of minor problems. Report all machine problems to Team Leader and/or Maintenance.
• Clean the machine and surrounding work area.
• Operate machines as assigned to assist co-workers at other workstations as needed.
• Assist in 5S advancement
• Assist in implementation of Lean principles
• Provide additional coverage to the presses during breaks or unforeseen absences.

* This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Ability to read and understand work orders, machine manuals, directions, charts and safety…