General Operator -1st Shift

The General Operator I is to operate the production machines and properly measure the products to achieve all company targets and standards. The General Operator I will perform machine operations in the following:
Drilling, Milling, Trim, Tapping, Crimping, Vision, Stamping, Marking, Deburr, Manual Punch Press, EDM and Auto Assembly, and hand assembly. General Operator I must maintain the expected level of competency for production machines in accordance with skill assessments.

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one of more of the following:

• Operates secondary production machines under supervision and after JSA trained; is able to comprehend and follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), work instructions, and/or special requirements if applicable, including but not exclusive to:
  Drill, Milling, Trim, Tapping, Crimping, Vision, Stamping, Marking, Deburr, Sorting, EDM and Assembly.

• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions.

• Reads blueprint or Manufacturing Order (MO) for product specification such as dimensions, tolerances, number or parts to be formed, and tooling instruction on type tooling required.

• Inspects product using calipers, micrometer, scales, templates, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to blueprint or manufacturing instructions.

• Records information such as in-process inspection, number of products tested, meter readings, and dates and times of work piece production.

• Able to recognize cosmetic non-conformances based on Company specifications such as burrs, galling, cracked edges, slug marks, dimensional changes in production parts and initiate action to prevent non-conformance such as stopping the machine and notifying the department Lead person or Supervisor.

• Operates Shop Floor System and records MO information.

• Perform minor machine maintenance such as changing worn accessories, oiling and cleaning machines, and adding coolant to machine reservoirs as part of daily job start/end.

• Reports all malfunctioning equipment and non-conformance issues to department Lead or immediate Supervisors and follow the course of actions needed.

• Performs record keeping, data entry, house keeping and follows safety regulations.

• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.

• Follow all 5S department procedures which include but are not limited to keeping floors clean of oil and debris, returning tools to proper locations, organize part pans, and performs other housekeeping duties.

• Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.

• Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.

• Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.

• Works under recommended waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the manufacturing production function such as recycling opportunities to elimination or minimize production waste.

• Performs a variety of other related duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; understands work flows and procedures.

• Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of production processes and…