Production Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift (Temp to Hire)

Dalsin Industries Inc•Lakeville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a hybrid role that encompasses several disciplines including shipping/receiving/material handling/steel warehousing, with a primary focus on Salvagnini MV/S4/P4 panel bending equipment. The successful operator will be responsible for the setup and operation of an automated Salvagnini MV/S4/P4 production system, including upstream and downstream support. Individuals must be technically advanced in several fabrication processes and possess a deep knowledge of Epicor ERP systems as they relate to production, shipping, and receiving. Operators must be quality and process-oriented, self-motivated, self-directed, work well independently and in a team environment, and be flexible in daily responsibilities. This small team operates with an entrepreneurial mindset, prioritizing collaboration, communication, and coordination of duties to maximize production.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing job shop required.
Math and Computer skills required, including proficiency in ERP.
Advanced blueprint reading
Advanced inspection experience
Setup experience specific to department[s], systems and equipment
Understanding of Material Properties including Flatness, Surface Grades, Types, Gauge etc.
Appropriate communication skills (Read, Write, Speak, Listen)
Forklift and material handling experience including handling of large bundles of steel, finished goods and scrap.

Nice To Haves

Technically advanced in several fabrication processes.
Deep knowledge of Epicor ERP systems as they relate to production, shipping and receiving.
Quality and process-oriented.
Self-motivated.
Self-directed.
Work well independently and in a team environment.
Flexible in daily responsibilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Prioritizing collaboration, communication, and coordination of duties to maximize production.

Responsibilities

Fully understand the integrated Salvagnini FMS system including interactive software for each component (MV, S4 and P4) to optimize the production of materials through the entire system.
Safely and accurately operate material warehouse including loading and inventorying raw materials, interacting with WMS software, and proficient operation of SMD.
Safely and accurately operate punching system including punch tooling loading, sharpening and maintenance, shear unit operation, manipulator/hold downs and clamps, loading conveyor and centering bar, deviators, scrap conveyors, parts bins and stacker, program loading, compilation, running programs, and understanding motives for stopping, suspending, resetting, and running production.
Safely and accurately operate bending system including primary bending unit, rotator, tooling and supplemental accessories, use of PCD de-stacker, loading software, RIP, safe use of manual commands and program edits, compiling, loading, running programs, understanding basic code commands, edits and modifications, and setting up and troubleshooting supplemental “internal to cycle equipment.
Demonstrate skills operating equipment with NC, CNC controls.
Apply detailed orientation, eye and hand coordination, and mechanical ability.
Apply advanced understanding of sheet metal and its properties.
Perform advanced blueprint reading and quality processes knowledge, including equipment operation to ensure parts are fully inspected, documented, and meet customer requirements.
Safely and accurately identify, unload, receive, and locate raw material from trucks. Physically and electronically move and locate all raw material, WIP, hardware, and supplies into designated areas based on standard processes.
Organize, monitor, and consolidate scrap metal bins, including preparing skids/tubs/dumpsters for shipment, weighing, and identifying material types, creating BOL/packing slip, and contacting vendors for pickup. Work with purchasing to reconcile any differences in weights/payment from vendor.
Prepare product for shipment. Load and unload trucks. Coordinate with Bloomington shipping/receiving/purchasing departments to ensure accurate paperwork is completed.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly PM checks and inspections to ensure maximum uptime.
Positively coordinate and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to troubleshoot system issues and improve overall utilization.
Flex daily job duties to fill in for personnel to perform various processes, including special projects requiring independent action.
Assist in training and cross-training of employees.
Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Notify Manager of concerns when help is needed.
Use appropriate tools and equipment necessary to perform the job.
Conduct periodic inventory cycle counts to maintain raw material inventory as directed.
Assist in the organization and tactical management of annual physical inventory counts.