HVL Operator - 2nd Shift

Husqvarna Group•Columbia, SC

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC has an opening for an HVL (High Volume Line) Operator . This is a second shift position 2:30 – 11:00 p.m. with some overtime and occasional Saturdays. The HVL Operator will work in the High-Volume Line to fully assemble all high-speed type segmented blades and other segmented blades up to 48” diameter. The HVL Operator will report to the shift supervisor of blade assembly. The essential functions of this job include the following operations: Radius grinding of segments for laser welding with quality control checks. Laser welding of segments to cores with quality control checks. Sharpening and exposure grinding of blades with quality control checks. Degreasing of blades after sharpening. Degreasing of cores prior to welding. Basic maintenance and cleaning of the assembly machines. Basic maintenance and cleaning of the department floors and walls. The assembly operation is not limited to these procedures and additional responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by management. The HVL Operator will be completely responsible for set-up, operation, basic maintenance, and cleaning machines and equipment used in the assembly operation. The HVL Operator will be expected to run all process machines at the same time to ensure production volume requirements are met. The HVL Operator will also be responsible for cleaning the HVL production area during each shift and maintaining organized storage for tools and fixtures used in the assembly process. This equipment will include and is not limited to: Dr. Fritsch RSM 360 Radius Grinding Machine. (Fully Automatic) Dr. Fritsch LSM 240 Laser Welding System. (Fully Automatic) Dr. Fritsch TAM 116 Sharpening Machine. (Semi Automatic) Dr. Fritsch TAM 206 Automatic Sharpening Machine. (Fully Automatic) Blade de-greaser Weight testing fixtures and torque wrenches. Misc. measuring devices such as micrometers, dial and/or digital indicators, and calipers. Tenant Floor Scrubbing Machine. Standard Heavy Duty Vacuum Cleaner. Barrel vacuum for coolant tank maintenance.

Requirements

Basic set-up and operation of CNC controlled equipment. Experience with existing laser and DR. FRITSCH TAM 116 Grinders will be accepted but the candidate must demonstrate set-up and operation knowledge.
Correct usage of quality control measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers.
Basic shop math.
Ability to lift, push/pull and stand for long periods of time.
Lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Radius grinding of segments for laser welding with quality control checks.
Laser welding of segments to cores with quality control checks.
Sharpening and exposure grinding of blades with quality control checks.
Degreasing of blades after sharpening.
Degreasing of cores prior to welding.
Basic maintenance and cleaning of the assembly machines.
Basic maintenance and cleaning of the department floors and walls.
Set-up, operation, basic maintenance, and cleaning machines and equipment used in the assembly operation.
Cleaning the HVL production area during each shift and maintaining organized storage for tools and fixtures used in the assembly process.