Job Description

VG Press Setup and Operate Hourly Craftworkers (Skilled)

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• Setup, operates and adjust compacting presses, automation and furnace.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspection at the compacting, and sintering operations.
• Records information for inspection and production using various form, logs, and computer systems.
• Monitors product for product specifications using but not limited to the following types of inspection equipment: micrometer, digital indicators, scales, hardness tester, optical comparators, digital controllers, flow gages, and visual aids.
• Verifies equipment including but not limited to proper press settings, feeds and speeds, temperatures, cycle times, pressure settings and other controls are in conformance to specification by using established standards.
• Utilizes statistical data to determine conforming product.
• Analyses and monitors scrap and nonconforming parts to aid in determining cause of failure.
• Ability to setup, start shut down, monitor and operate all types of compacting / restrike presses. Install and remove tooling from compacting presses, fine tuning presses for optimum production of parts to meet customer specification and to assure capability of press.
• Completes first piece inspection and monitors press to assure conformance prior to release to press operators.
• Makes adjustments to the cams, fill, ram, underfill, stops and core rod.
• Loads, unloads and operate furnaces, setup and monitors automation in front and back of furnaces. Assures furnace settings are correct.
• Operates overhead hoists, and hand jacks. Loads and unloads various types of containers, which include but are not limited to pans, bins, baskets and trays.
• Make adjustments to automation and robots as required.
• Maintains the appropriate furnace temperatures, atmosphere, belt speed and dew point in relationship for the sintering process of parts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follows all safety rules and regulation while perform operations.
• Over time is required as posted weekly, and may be mandated for this position. Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.