Set Up Mechanic

Position Overview: Sets up, adjust, and change over various machines for cutting tubes based upon customer specifications. Starts machine to test adjustments and examines test pieces for defects such as burs, correct cut angle and depth, and readjusting as needed. 

Essential Job Functions

• Perform all set-up steps to load, operate and tear down a rotary cutting machine
• Perform all change-over process steps to load, operate and tear down a rotary cutting machine
• Select correct mandrel size based upon job/work order, inspecting mandrel for obvious damage due to stress or other factors
• Adjust set screws,  and power blade settings if necessary, spacing circular cutting blades to specification based on job/work order
• Start machine to test adjustments and examine test pieces for defects such as burs, correct cut angle and depth, and readjusting as needed
• Install and adjust feed mechanisms, guide rollers, tracks, machine fittings, and attachments according to job/work order
• Sharpen machine punches and blades, and disassembles machines, replacing worn or defective parts
• Maintain equipment in proper working order. Perform regular scheduled preventative maintenance as required
• Meet quality and efficiency standards
• Manages one's time to reduce machine down time during change-over, equipment and process adjustments
• Perform required tasks and assignments with a focus on safety, quality and delivery
• Participate in team dynamic's, aiding others as needed, seek help as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and promote safety with others 

Other Job Functions

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Production Manager
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts

Skills/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work as a team member and assist others; contributing knowledge, skills, time and effort
• Ability to persevere, be patient and diligent toward completing the job assignment and detail oriented
• Easily adaptable and willing to learn, able to remember basic process steps to ensure accuracy and quality while making approved adjustments as needed
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and mechanisms
• Ability to watch listen and learn
• Ability to read measurement tools; tape measure; micrometers and calipers and perform basic math calculations using fractions and decimals