Pointer - Setup Operator

Job Description

PURPOSE:

Set up, operate and maintain the Pointing machines to produce manufactured product that meets quality requirements.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS AND JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understands the proper use of various precision measuring instruments.
• Understands how to document and move materials to the next operation.
• Must be able to read and understand the print requirements for the Pointers.
• Understands all record keeping responsibilities, such as first piece inspection approval, attribute charting, lot splits and job card/scanner input.
• Responsible for the daily lubrication of assigned machines.
• Select proper tooling to perform specific jobs assigned.
• Must be able to trouble shoot machines, select speeds and feeds for various specified parts, and do minor repairs as needed.
• The skill and ability to set up and operate multiple machines in the department working with minimal supervision.
• Does problem solving and ability to work with supervisor, engineering, maintenance and various other departments.
• Maintains good housekeeping in assigned area.
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Reliability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Initiative - Volunteers readily, asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner. Safety - Observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Read, write, and shop mathematics. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, process sheets, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have good communication skills.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with close tolerances.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to operate the computer systems used at Driv-Lok.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

No certifications needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory…