Set-Up Operator​/Fourslide

To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of the company.

• Set-up and maintenance of production tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.
• Set-up, adjust & operate NC BIHLER Four slide machines (experience preferred) or ability/willingness to learn.
• Alert supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling, machine maintenance and or tool maintenance on production tooling.
• Minor repairs & adjustments to machine tools & equipment as required to support production demands.
• Assist in the standardization of machine component inventory. Cams, tool holders, cut-off components.
• Assist as requested in the development of project/tool estimates (quotes).
• Assist department tool & die makers with trouble shooting and analysis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Lean, 6s and SDWT projects.
• Assist company managers as requested on all metal stamping and four slide programs.
• Alert supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.
• Operate Machines as needed.

• Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping practices.
• Observes Company processes and makes recommendations for improvement
• May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• 100% On time Delivery
• 100% production rate

• High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in set-up, trouble shooting, and production operation of Multi-Slide/Four slide/Verti-Slide machines
• Ability to read-understand blueprints as needed for production manufacturing.
• Ability to Set-up, adjust & operate Fourslide machines (V81 & V82)
  • Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
  • An understanding of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 6S, etc.)
  • Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
  • Detail and task driven work ethic.
  • Ability to work OT as required to meet Company needs.
  • Forklift Certify

• Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
• Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from
• position-to-position.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.