Job Description

Material handling

Move completed product to the Shipping area. Move work in process to the next process or the appropriate storage area. Keep all machines supplied with material to process.

• Aluminum furnace operation

Load the appropriate aluminum furnace with the product to be annealed. Record all pertinent information on chart and place it on the corresponding recorder. Enter the correct program into the furnace controller to begin the annealing process. Upon completion of the annealing process, unload the furnace and place the annealed product in the cooling area. Load the furnace with a new load and begin a new cycle. Keep work areas clean and free of hazards.

• Bell furnace set up

In the absence of the Annealing Operator, load the appropriate base with product to be annealed and place retort onto base. Seal retort to base and begin nitrogen-purging process. Record all pertinent information on chart and place it on the corresponding recorder.

• Bell furnace operation

Upon completion of purge, place bell furnace over retort and begin annealing process. Enter required annealing time and temperature into controller to start annealing cycle. Upon completion of annealing cycle, remove bell furnace from retort and begin the cooling process. When sufficiently cool, remove retort from base. Remove annealed product from base and place on pallets. Keep work areas clean and free of hazards.

• Product inspection

Visually inspect all products for stains and discoloration.

• Safety

Observe all safety rules and use safe work practices in all activities.

• Other duties

Follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

Shipping:

• Receiving

Unload raw material and supplies from commercial trucks using forklift. Perform visual inspections for damage and other obvious defects and notify Quality Assurance if any are found. Store items in the proper location. Sign and date packing list and enter shipment into receiving log.

• Packaging

Package all finished product for shipment according to the specific order requirements and the Shipping & Receiving work instruction. Complete a shipping tally sheet for each order and record the total weight shipped, date, and initials on the traveler. Picking sales orders to meet customer requirements. Use the updated pallet weights for specific pallet. Stage orders in shipping staging area. Pallets that require finish good labels must be received in QCHub

• Shipping

 Load finished product on the appropriate truck. Secure all loads against shifting in transit. Ensure that all required documentation accompanies shipment.

• Product inspection

 Visually inspect all finished product for operator initials indicating conformance to order requirements, damage, stains, discoloration, and/or other visible defects. Review travelers to verify that all required inspections have been carried out and documented. 

• Cycle counts

 Weekly cycle counts performed with RF Gun

Training and knowledge transfer

Provide hands-on training and guidance to new employees joining the department. Share job knowledge, demonstrate safe and proper machine operation, and support their understanding of standard procedures to ensure a successful new hire full qualification.

Position Specifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Reading and comprehension skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and interpret process sheets and other production documents
• Ability to adjust to changes in equipment/tools and modifications to existing equipment for the purposes of continuous improvement 
• Ability to operate powered production equipment
• Ability to operate the scale computer
• Ability to follow safe work practices in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift Certification

• Ability to train and support new employees by sharing job knowledge, demonstrating correct procedures, and reinforcing safety and quality standards until they achieve full qualification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Frequently uses hoist to push/pull reels weighing up to 3,200lbs
  • Frequent standing, walking and bending
  • Frequent use of arms below shoulder height; minimal use of arms above shoulder height
  • Frequent reading and interpreting test data and visually inspecting wire
  • Frequent lifting up to 25lbs

• Work Environment: Work performed in a plant manufacturing environment. Slippery floors due to steel plates. Incumbent will occasionally be exposed to Cold Temperatures <65 degrees and Heat >80 degrees. The environment is well lit; the noise level is often minimal but incumbent may be exposed to higher than 85 decibels.