Water Jet Operator - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Set up and operate Water Jet machines and computer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers.

- Read and understand blueprints.

- Set up and operate water jet (both media and water only machines).

- Perform necessary program adjustments to produce good parts.

- Make machine changes or adjustments, as required.

- Inspect completed product to the blueprint.

- Complete necessary documentation (Traveler, IP sheet, etc.).

- Understand and follow policy procedures.

- Label and identify products in and out of cell.

- May operate vision system for silicone verification.

- Perform and document any necessary preventative maintenance functions.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

- Assist in other areas, as needed.

- Once competent, may be required to train others in the cell.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- May assist cell lead with the following duties:

Follow the production schedule to drive schedule completion and maximize efficiencies.

- Know which team member will be running which parts/machines or equipment during their shift. Make sure team members are familiar with any problem areas.

- Inspecting parts and paperwork in a timely manner before moving order. Visual inspection of some parts in the order. Correct part counts. Paperwork completed correctly.

- Identify non-conforming parts and initiate QHF process, if required.

- Update cell boards/metrics and present cell data during management walks, as required.

- Assist/lead daily meeting covering Safety, Quality or shift issues.

- Keep production/machines running. Assist with or find a resource to ensure proactive communication to reduce machine wait time:

For machine set ups.

- For team members when they have production issues/problems.

- When a machine goes down to get it back up and running as soon as possible.

- Provide on-the-job training, knowing the skills of team members and provide training to enhance their skills and ensure documentation is completed.

- Process improvements/6S.

Give feedback to programmers on program changes, if applicable.

- Identify process improvements and insure they are implemented with communication to the Cell Leader, ME, QE or Programmer.

- Perform 6S audits, work with 6S team.

- Communication with other set-up employees.

- Identify any items needed for production and ensure they are available. For example, gages, fixtures, and special tooling.

- Provide input regarding annual reviews and promotions of team members to Cell Lead and Production Manager.

- Set the example for team members to follow in all areas of personal performance, behavior and adherence to policies and procedures.