PRODUCTION - Metal Cell Operator

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Work as a team member to take a rough casting and condition it to the specifications that meet the customer’s requirements by performing metal cleaning, finishing, and dimensional and FPI inspection.

• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Set up of initial booths(s) for standardization and set up remaining booths to the model booth.
• Write/edit A.I.’s as required/needed for the department.
• Perform 5S for the department and own the auditing of 5S.
• Operate hand grinding tools (both belt and stone).
• Operate metal cleaning equipment, water flow and sonic equipment.
• Adjust parts by use of presses, heat or other dimensional tooling.
• Operate hand sandblast and auto blast units.
• Prolonged gripping standing or sitting and pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Maintain moderate length of concentration.
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and work under general supervision.
• Must be able to work and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
To become cross‑trained in order to perform all or most of the duties listed below. When necessary, the individual may be required to move castings to designated area or perform other work‑related duties as assigned:

• Sandblast part by the A.I./P.C.
• Fill and clean the blasting unit.
• Inspect castings for possible scrap.
• Maintain the correct pressure and speed of the blast cabinets by the AI’s and PC’s.
• Operate glass bead/table clean unit.

• Finish castings to PC using stones, burrs, belts, templates, and gauges.
• Sandblast to surface finish.
• Conduct visual operation and primary inspection of casting.
• Input data in computer for collection.
• Use boroscope for inspection and fiber light.
• Perform decap/deburr operation.
• Perform sonic operation.
• Map weld areas.
• Operate Comco machine.
• Operate water flow.

• Use of calipers, micrometer, height gauges, shim stock, scissors, pin, go no/go, step gages, sonic equipment.
• Input data for record keeping.
• Adjusting castings for PC compliance.
• Working with engineering on deviant castings and reworking per engineers' instructions.
• Datum “C” drilling – Stators Cell Only.
• Fixture Gauging /Adjusting.
• Reroute nonconforming castings.
• Employees are expected to work overtime as needed.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Testing will be conducted at the La Porte Work One office. Required Testing:
  Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents and Workplace Observation. Candidates MUST pass with a Level 4 or higher on Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents and with a Level 2 or higher on Workplace Observation to be considered.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export‑controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

• Read parts to the .0001.
• Understand gauging and templates.
• Have finishing skills, (stones, burrs, belts, etc.).
• Work independent as well as with a team.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instruction.

• Experience with the GE210 and PW451.
• Able to demonstrate 2 years of full‑time continuous work experience with the same employer OR 6 months of manufacturing experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.
• Lifting approximately 30% of the…