LSA - Apprentice Operator - Nights - Lafayette

Description

Responsible for operation, and maintenance of processing equipment. Responsible for accurately and efficiently producing products to customer requirements and standards provided on the work order. The operator is responsible for completing all equipment safety checks before use.

Punch Press Bender Operator

• Punch materials on punch press
• Verify quality of product on functional gage, with tape measure and calipers
• Operate machine from console panel
• Verify tags and material match per work order
• Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
• Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
• Complete inspection reports
• Label and package finished product

Bender Operator

• Operates machine to bend aluminum structural shapes
• Make adjustments during the production run to keep the finished product within specific tolerances
• Verify tags and material match per work order
• Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
• Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
• Label and package finished product
• Complete inspection reports

Corner Post Operator

• Verify tags and material match per work order
• Assist with change and setup dies for various parts and materials to be punched
• Verify material is dimensionally correct using tape measure, gages, saw if needed
• Punch material on a revolution punch press
• Replace punches as needed
• Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
• Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
• Complete inspection reports
• Label and package finished product

Hinges Operator

• Safety checks on all machinery before use
• Verify tags and material match per work order
• Assist with change and setup dies for various parts and materials to be punched
• Verify material is dimensionally correct using tape measure, gages, calipers
• Punch material on a revolution punch press and insert correct bearing inserts
• Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
• Verify tags and material match per work order
• Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
• Label and package finished product
• Complete inspection reports

• Process work orders from AX software
• Measure materials before and after using tape measures, calipers, and steal squares
• Oversee Laborer working on the hoist and handling scrap
• Operate machine from the work area
• Label and package finished products
• Report to supervisor when supplies are low
• Run material according to production schedule
• Match material tags with work order
• Assist with moving material
• Inspect machine parts before and after operation
• Perform safety check on machine prior to production
• Assist in good housekeeping practices – keep work area and walkway clean and free of debris

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to effectively read a tape measure
• Must have the ability to proactively maintain machine
• Must have attention to detail
• Good math, verbal, mechanical, and analytical skills
• Must have the ability to work on a team as well as independently
• Basic computer and printer use
• Steel square use
• Understanding of production procedures
• Must be able to work safely, watch out for the safety of others and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Physical stamina and strength
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.), preferred
• Prior experience working in manufacturing, preferred
• Prior experiences working with AX to process orders, preferred
• Prior experience with inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and scales is preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or mechanical drawings
• Must be able to communicate and lead others
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to effectively train others on assigned machine
• Must have pride in your work, be very cautious of product appearance, and desire to keep machinery in good working condition
• Must have an attitude and an aptitude to find ways to make improvements on job safety, quality, efficiency, and overall improve the work environment
• Must be able to work safely, watch out for the safety of others and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition

• High School Graduate or equivalent

The Operator is required to work in manufacturing environment facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.