Davenport Machine Operator I - 1st Shift

LISI Aerospace•Torrance, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Sets-up, operates, and troubleshoots various machines within the secondary operations area with limited assistance and supervision in accordance with established shop practices and procedures. This role involves working with presses, trim machines, automatic tapping machines, sorting machines, and semi-automatic machines. The operator will cycle machines to make adjustments, verify tooling, and assist other operators. They will also perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) assessments, assist in changing machine settings, and monitor machining functions to detect defects. Communication with supervisors regarding machine or equipment issues is crucial. The role requires reading manufacturing outlines, blueprints, and specifications to ensure correct product processing. Record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and adherence to safety regulations are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the position involves assisting in the technical coaching of trainees and responding to employee concerns.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Working experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of machining concepts or techniques
  • Working knowledge of quality and SPC concepts and data collection
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints, manufacturing outlines, operational drawings, or work instructions.
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts and calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, 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.
  • Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time and walk
  • Requires eye-hand coordination, use hands hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, listen and speak.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling to 30 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Specific hearing levels 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Assist supervision in delegation of work.

Responsibilities

  • Independently sets-up, operates and troubleshoots various machines within the secondary operations area including presses, trim machines, automatic tapping machines, sorting machines and semi-automatic machines including roll ID, hand oval lock , assembly and sorting.
  • Cycles machines to make adjustments or changes settings to verify clearance of tooling and or fixtures for production cycles.
  • Assist operators with specific machine operation and techniques to insure that quality and productivity requirements can be achieved.
  • Performs Statistical Process Control (SPC) assessments to assist operators in performing and reacting to the SPC data that is collected.
  • Assist in changing machine settings or tooling to insure requirements are met.
  • Monitor machining functions with ability to recognize and detect defects in the machinery, measuring equipment or instruments.
  • Communicates issues with machine failures or problems with measuring equipment or instruments to Supervisor.
  • Read manufacturing outlines, blueprint, op drawing or part specifications for product specs such as dimensioning, tolerance, number of pieces to process, instruction for tooling or tooling type used to insure parts are processed correctly for specific operations within the area.
  • Performs record keeping, data entry, and housekeeping and follows safety regulations.
  • Communicates with employees and Supervisor issues that may occur during the course of the shift.
  • Assist in the technical coaching of trainees &/or operators.
  • Listens and properly responds to concerns that employees have in regards to the duties they are asked to perform on a daily basis.
  • Comply with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures.
  • Wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.
  • Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture.
  • Respect and ensure respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment.
  • Immediately correct, whenever possible, or report to superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection.
  • Implement 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.
  • Be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact.

Benefits

  • Sets-up, operates, and troubleshoots various machines within the secondary operations area with limited assistance and supervision in accordance with established shop practices and procedures.
  • Sets-up, operates, and troubleshoots various machines within the secondary operations area including presses, trim machines, automatic tapping machines, sorting machines and semi-automatic machines including roll ID, hand oval lock , assembly and sorting.
  • Cycles machines to make adjustments or changes settings to verify clearance of tooling and or fixtures for production cycles.
  • Assist operators with specific machine operation and techniques to insure that quality and productivity requirements can be achieved.
  • Performs Statistical Process Control (SPC) assessments to assist operators in performing and reacting to the SPC data that is collected.
  • Assist in changing machine settings or tooling to insure requirements are met.
  • Monitor machining functions with ability to recognize and detect defects in the machinery, measuring equipment or instruments.
  • Communicates issues with machine failures or problems with measuring equipment or instruments to Supervisor.
  • Read manufacturing outlines, blueprint, op drawing or part specifications for product specs such as dimensioning, tolerance, number of pieces to process, instruction for tooling or tooling type used to insure parts are processed correctly for specific operations within the area.
  • Performs record keeping, data entry, and housekeeping and follows safety regulations.
  • Communicates with employees and Supervisor issues that may occur during the course of the shift.
  • Assist in the technical coaching of trainees &/or operators.
  • Listens and properly responds to concerns that employees have in regards to the duties they are asked to perform on a daily basis.
  • All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local or State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
  • All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
  • All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
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