Straightener

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Sets up and operates barrel straightening equipment used in the production of bi-metallic barrels that are utilized in the injection and extrusion molding machines. This work involves straightening to close tolerance dimensions using a peening process and inspecting using indicators.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.

· Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work orders, specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals.

· Sets up, operate, and inspect straightening machine and equipment.

· Must be able to interpret blueprints, use of mic bar and micrometers, base and dial indicator, t bars, magnetic base, and dial indicator. 

· Must be able to set up and operate propane torches. 

· Must be able to use ball peen hammer and air chisel and various hand tools. 

· Must be familiar with propylene torches, able to mix coolant and test coolant ratio and the use of refractometer.

· Positions workpiece in fixture or on machine, verifying current condition with instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators. 

· Ability to use hand tools (hammers of various weights) to straighten large steel barrels to a required tolerance. 

· Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments and tools to ensure proper tolerances are maintained.

· Meets established standards for productivity and quality.

· Operates overhead crane systems and material handling equipment.

General Responsibilities:

· Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.

· Meets on-site attendance requirements.

· Pursues continuous improvement by suggesting, implementing, and supporting solutions/strategies to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and improve the operation, and decrease downtime; participates in continuous improvement activities and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Work Experience: 

· 2-3 year’s experience in a machine or forge shop and/or the equivalent in training in shop practices.

Education and Skills: 

· High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Must have the ability to read specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals and the use precision instruments.

· Ability to utilize various internal Xaloy’s Computer applications and systems pertaining to work orders.

· Understanding of me is preferred but not required.

· Professional and obtain great work ethics.

· A problem solver with initiative and a results-oriented mindset.

· Greatly attentive to detail.

· Ability to work flexible work schedule; OT may be required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:

· Position may require person to be on their feet to 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties

· Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds infrequently

· Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment 

· Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position

· Ability to speak, write and understand English fluently

· Sitting – I, Standing – F, Walking – F, Lifting up to 50 lbs – I, Bending – F, Climbing – I, Fine Motor Skills – F 

Based on an 8-hour Day

Infrequently (I) 1-5% 

Occasionally (O) 6-33% 

Frequently (F) 34-66% 

Constantly (C) 67-100%