Centerless Grinder Operator 2 - 2nd Shift

LISI AerospaceTorrance, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Production Specialty Machine Level II position is to set-up, troubleshoot and operate specialty machines to achieve all company targets and standards. Specialty machines include: Threadroll, Grind, Heading, Tooling, CNC, and Multi-spindle. Specialty II position must maintain the expected level of competency in accordance with skill assessments.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 4-6 years’ experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use shop and measuring tools.
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts and calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios and standard units of measurements.
  • Knowledge of SPC, and departmental applications (Shop Floor System).
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, speak or listen, and walk.
  • The employee is frequently required to use eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • The employee must frequently bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing level within normal/average range.
  • Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.
  • Be exemplary in terms of health, safety, and the environment, by: Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety, and the environment (LISI golden rules)
  • Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety, and environmental protection
  • Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
  • Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
  • Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
  • Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
  • To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Operates and maintains at least 3 specialty machines to perform operations or combinations of operations within their normal capacity with limited assistance and supervision.
  • Starts machine(s), observes operation, and inspects first run and sample work piece(s) to ensure machine(s) conform to specifications.
  • Performs Statistical Process Control (SPC) checks per specification and acts in accordance with output.
  • Reads blueprint or job order for product specification such as dimensions, tolerance, number, or parts to be formed and tooling instruction on type tooling required.
  • Inspects parts using micrometers, gages and other measuring tools, to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows safety regulations.
  • Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
  • Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures always.
  • Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
  • Participate and maintain LEAP and APU/GAP standards
  • Participate and engage in the PSM1 meetings, reporting any ongoing and long-term problems you encounter.
  • Sustain actions regarding projects and workshops
  • Other duties assigned.

Benefits

  • Compensation: $27.73/hr - $35.94/hr (depending on experience)
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