Processing Technician I

Job Description:
Hours: M-F 6am -2pm Central Time
Physical required, supplier initiated
Contract Only

Actual Job title: Metal Cell Operator

Job Summary
Work as a team member to take a rough casting and condition it to the specifications that meet the customers requirements by performing metal cleaning, finishing, and dimensional inspection and FPI inspection.

Essential Functions
Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
Operate hand grinding tools (both belt and stone).
Operate metal cleaning equipment, water flow and sonic equipment.
Adjust parts by use of presses, heat or other dimensional tooling.
Operate hand sandblast and auto blast units.
Prolonged gripping standing or sitting and pushing, pulling and lifting.
Moderate length of concentration.
Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
Must be able to work and function in a fast-paced environment.
Basic knowledge of computers.
Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.

Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
To become cross trained in order to perform ALL or MOST OF the duties listed below.
When necessary, individual may be required to move castings to designated area or perform other work-related duties as assigned:

Metal Cleaner
Sandblast part by the A.I./P.C.
Fill and clean the blasting unit.
Inspect castings for possible scrap.
Maintain the correct pressure and speed of the blast cabinets by the AIs and PCs.
Operate glass bead/table clean unit.

Metal Finisher
Finish castings to PC using stones, burrs, belts, templates and gauges.
Sandblast to surface finish.
Conduct visual operation and primary inspection of casting.
Input data in computer for collection.
Use boroscope for inspection and fiber light.
Perform decap/deburr operation.
Perform sonic operation.
Map weld areas.
Operate Comco machine.
Operate water flow.

Dimensional
Use of calipers, micrometer, height gauges, shim stock, scissors, pin, go no/go, step gages, sonic equipment.
Input data for record keeping.
Adjusting castings for PC compliance.
Working with engineering on deviant castings and reworking to engineers instructions.
Datum C drilling-Stators Cell Only (considered add-a-skill op.).
Fixture Gauging /Adjusting (considered add-a-skill op.).
Reroute nonconforming castings.
Employees are expected to work overtime as needed.

Job Specifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.

Skills and Abilities:
Employee must be able to:
Read parts to the .0001
Understand gauging and templates.
Have finishing skills, (stones, burrs, belts, etc.).
Work independent as well as with a team.
Able to read and follow written and verbal instruction.

Experience:
No previous experience required.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Able to lift/move up to 30 lbs
Assists with inspecting components to the proper customer and production specifications
Perform housekeeping duties on a regular basis as necessary
Prepare daily production reports and forms
Adheres to company EH&S, Quality, and other company policies
Assists other operators with processing activities such as components weight counting, glass beading, changing tank solutions, parts movement between location
Train on part washing line and blasting machines