Operator I
cell in compliance with established safety requirements, SOIs and housekeeping requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job follow. Management may assign other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Operation of compression presses
- Performs TPM of packing cup cell to include oiling; greasing; entering, scraping and cleaning of booth.
- Mixes urethane spray according to SOI
- Operates tow motor, retrieves appropriate mold from racks and installs in press according to SOI
- Cures, buffs, paints, post cures and inspects and packages parts according to SOI
- Trouble shoots processes on the curing and spraying stages of job
- Performs first and last piece inspections
- Maintains all documentation needed for cell (TPM checklist, inspection documents, and daily chemical usage)
- Bleeds lines, flushes with toluene, and performs preventive maintenance on spraying equipment
- Monitors inventory levels of materials, completes requisitions to replenish inventory levels as necessary
MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS USED:
- Scales
- Molds
- Tow Motor
Stacker
- Cutter
- Spray booth
- Pre-heater
- Buffer
- Press
- Air hose
- Gauges
- Durometer
- Hand tools
MATERIALS, PROCESS PARTS & FINISHED PRODUCTS USED:
- Compounds
- Paint
- Packing cups
- Catalyst
- Sand paper
- Primer
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED preferred
EXPERIENCE:
None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mechanical ability sufficient to troubleshoot equipment and processing problems
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to
- Occasionally bend; stoop; and lift up to 50 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour work day)
- Frequently stand; walk; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6-hours/8 hours day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required
- Exposed to extreme surface temperatures of molds
- The ambient temperature level can exceed 100 degrees in summer months
- Exposed to chemicals, not to exceed PELs
- Astute attention to quality of air in work environment
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $20.26 per hour. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
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