Production Lead - Punch Press Operator

Fisher-Barton Inc.•Watertown, WI

52d•Onsite

About The Position

If you want to continue working hands-on in a Production role but want the challenge of leading others in their work, the role of Fisher Barton Production Lead might be for you. Fisher Barton Production Leads work as production team members in one or more production area() and lead one or more production teams. Our Leads make safety a priority, have good verbal and written communication skills, strong time management skills, work well with other independently and in teams, are driven to set and meet goals, are comfortable leading others proactively through change, and convey professionalism, respect, and our Culture of Fairness at all times. Fisher Barton is constantly adding new technologies to improve productivity, quality, and safety. You will do this by: Setting up 600-to-1000-ton presses Installing specified dies in presses using gauges and hand tools Aligning dies in presses according to specifications using feelers, shims, templates, bolts, clamps and wrenches Assisting the in-tool room with the inspection of die (when required) upon completion of job Inserting blanks manually into press and performing either hot or cold form operations Accounting for steel usage (as required) and accurately recording piecework formed Performing manual mill operations, ensuring beveled edge meets with customer specifications Adjusting temperatures on Fuse/Anneal ovens and operating to check sheet requirements Operating shot and grit blast machines, knowing which medium is used for each operation Understanding what parts need to be oiled and proper finish prior to leaving cell Checking quality of product machined and notify supervisor of process issues Packaging customers’ parts Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Performing operator maintenance and/or 5S housekeeping per established schedules The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 3 year experience working in manufacturing; or successful performance at the highest level of at least one Fisher Barton Production team
Basics of Project Management
Conflict Resolution
Directing Others
Motivating Others
Ability to read blue prints, engineer drawings, or customer drawings.
Manage and Measuring Work
Time Management
Basics of Microsoft Excel
Basics of Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic Math skills
Basic computer skills
Experience training Production team members

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma experience
Proficient in troubleshooting problems to rapidly obtain successful outcomes
Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Windows)
Familiarity with Epicor
Ability to work well with personnel from all levels in all functions of the organization

Responsibilities

Setting up 600-to-1000-ton presses
Installing specified dies in presses using gauges and hand tools
Aligning dies in presses according to specifications using feelers, shims, templates, bolts, clamps and wrenches
Assisting the in-tool room with the inspection of die (when required) upon completion of job
Inserting blanks manually into press and performing either hot or cold form operations
Accounting for steel usage (as required) and accurately recording piecework formed
Performing manual mill operations, ensuring beveled edge meets with customer specifications
Adjusting temperatures on Fuse/Anneal ovens and operating to check sheet requirements
Operating shot and grit blast machines, knowing which medium is used for each operation
Understanding what parts need to be oiled and proper finish prior to leaving cell
Checking quality of product machined and notify supervisor of process issues
Packaging customers’ parts
Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Performing operator maintenance and/or 5S housekeeping per established schedules