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SKF•Barkhamsted, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow! SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030. We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet. We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment. Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Requirements

Varied postures – sitting, standing, leaning forward, turning side to side
Transports product from heading to heat treat / annealing occasionally thru the week
Use of Hand Carts – pushing
Sitting, walking in general pushing, carrying or lifting up to max. 50 lbs occasionally
Standing generally
Lifting individual tooling occasionally
Previous experience in manufacturing process

Responsibilities

Process product to specifications, including cleaning & weigh/count, and to schedules provided
Operate induction heater & box furnace for hot forged product and assure thermal equipment & instrumentation are calibrated and chart recorders are operating
Utilize & maintain insulated containers, as required
Assure raw material selected is properly released and confirm wire/rod size
Assure raw material heat matches manufacturing router
Set up & operate headers, perform adjustments and sharpen/polish tooling
Perform in-process inspections, including dimensional measurement, visual inspection & ball weight
Report processing information clearly and accurately on routers and process log sheets
Perform assigned repairs and Preventive Maintenance
Assure applicable inspection/processing equipment is in calibration before use
Plot results on control charts when required
Maintain items in Tooling Control Program
Identify and segregate and initiate Discrepancy Reports for nonconforming product
Contact supervision immediately to report equipment problems
Assure lot traceability
Perform any and all tasks assigned by department Manager
Read new and revised specifications when mandated
Participate in the Cross Training program and work
Cover for vacations as needed in other trained areas