Water Jet Operator - 2nd Shift

Ametek, Inc.•Pierceton, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for setting up and operating Water Jet machines and associated computer systems. The role involves obtaining and applying information from Work Instruction Files/Travelers, reading and understanding blueprints, and performing necessary program adjustments to ensure the production of good parts. The operator will also make machine adjustments, inspect completed products against blueprints, and complete required documentation. Additionally, the role requires understanding and following policy procedures, labeling and identifying products, and potentially operating a vision system for silicone verification. Performing and documenting preventative maintenance functions is also a key part of the role. Occasional duties include assisting in other areas as needed and potentially training other team members once competent.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to set up and operate water jet (both media and water only machines).
Ability to perform necessary program adjustments to produce good parts.
Ability to make machine changes or adjustments, as required.
Ability to inspect completed product to the blueprint.
Ability to complete necessary documentation (Traveler, IP sheet, etc.).
Ability to understand and follow policy procedures.
Ability to label and identify products in and out of cell.
Ability to perform and document any necessary preventative maintenance functions.

Nice To Haves

May operate vision system for silicone verification.
Assist in other areas, as needed.
Once competent, may be required to train others in the cell.
May assist cell lead with production schedule adherence and efficiency maximization.
Knowledge of which team member will be running which parts/machines or equipment during their shift.
Ability to ensure team members are familiar with any problem areas.
Ability to inspect parts and paperwork in a timely manner before moving order.
Visual inspection of some parts in the order.
Ability to ensure correct part counts and correct paperwork completion.
Ability to identify non-conforming parts and initiate QHF process, if required.
Ability to update cell boards/metrics and present cell data during management walks, as required.
Ability to assist/lead daily meeting covering Safety, Quality or shift issues.
Ability to keep production/machines running.
Ability to assist with or find a resource to ensure proactive communication to reduce machine wait time for machine set ups, for team members with production issues/problems, and when a machine goes down.
Ability to provide on-the-job training, knowing the skills of team members and provide training to enhance their skills and ensure documentation is completed.
Ability to implement process improvements/6S.
Ability to give feedback to programmers on program changes, if applicable.
Ability to identify process improvements and insure they are implemented with communication to the Cell Leader, ME, QE or Programmer.
Ability to perform 6S audits, work with 6S team.
Ability to communicate with other set-up employees.
Ability to identify any items needed for production and ensure they are available (e.g., gages, fixtures, and special tooling).
Ability to provide input regarding annual reviews and promotions of team members to Cell Lead and Production Manager.
Ability to set the example for team members to follow in all areas of personal performance, behavior and adherence to policies and procedures.