Set Up I (Dishrack)

Whirlpool•Findlay, OH

About The Position

Responsible for the mechanical setup, safe operation, and technical configuration of metal fabrication equipment, stainless steel rework equipment, and finish systems. The role performs machine changeovers, quality checks, and routine maintenance while maintaining a safe and compliant work area to support continuous production. The position involves operating heavy stamping and punch presses, CNC laser cutting and other CNC machinery, rolling mills, cut-off shears, slitting knives, and automatic foam machines. It also includes loading steel coils and parts, approving first-piece inspections, performing quality checks and stainless steel rework, troubleshooting equipment, maintaining finish systems, and completing production, safety, and quality records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to lift and load steel coils and heavy parts using cranes, hoists, or manual effort as required for machine setup.
Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks, including grinding, blending, and buffing stainless steel parts.
Ability to stand, bend, and reach for sustained periods while operating presses and finish-system equipment.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform precision measurements and visual quality inspections.
Ability to consistently use required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate heavy stamping presses, transfer presses, and automatic or semi-automatic punch presses.
Perform machine setup, changeovers, and adjustments to dies, presses, forming tools, feeds, ejection, and stacking devices.
Operate CNC laser cutting machines and other CNC machinery, such as turret or brake equipment.
Set up and operate rolling mills, cut-off shears, slitting knives, and automatic foam machines.
Load steel coils and parts using cranes or hoists.
Run trial parts, make setup adjustments, and approve first-piece inspections.
Conduct periodic visual and dimensional quality checks using precision measuring instruments.
Rework and salvage defective or blemished stainless steel parts using belts, grinders, buffers, and other craftsmanship techniques.
Perform finishing operations, including grinding, blending, and rounding excess weld to the required finish.
Troubleshoot die, tooling, and machine problems.
Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance, including lubrication of machines, dies, and related equipment.
Notify the Set-Up Tech or Group Leader about inaccurate production rates or tooling requiring repair or replacement.
Operate and perform required duties on finish and prime paint systems, such as phosphate and E-coat systems.
Monitor, check, and record finish-system pressures, temperatures, and chemical levels; make chemical additions as needed to maintain bath parameters.
Check and change defective hooks and hangers.
Complete required production, safety, and quality paperwork and records.
Maintain safety equipment and guarding, and comply with PPE, 5S standards, and standard work guidelines.