Water Jet Operator - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Set up and operate Water Jet machines and computer.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers. Read and understand blueprints. Set up and operate water jet (both media and water only machines). Perform necessary program adjustments to produce good parts. Make machine changes or adjustments, as required. Inspect completed product to the blueprint. Complete necessary documentation (Traveler, IP sheet, etc.). Understand and follow policy procedures. Label and identify products in and out of cell. May operate vision system for silicone verification. Perform and document any necessary preventative maintenance functions.

Assist in other areas, as needed. Once competent, may be required to train others in the cell.

Follow the production schedule to drive schedule completion and maximize efficiencies. Know which team member will be running which parts/machines or equipment during their shift.  Make sure team members are familiar with any problem areas. Inspecting parts and paperwork in a timely manner before moving order.  Visual inspection of some parts in the order.  Correct part counts.  Paperwork completed correctly. Identify non-conforming parts and initiate QHF process, if required. Update cell boards/metrics and present cell data during management walks, as required.

Assist/lead daily meeting covering Safety, Quality or shift issues. Keep production/machines running. Assist with or find a resource to ensure proactive communication to reduce machine wait time:

For machine set ups. For team members when they have production issues/problems. When a machine goes down to get it back up and running as soon as possible.

Provide on-the-job training, knowing the skills of team members and provide training to enhance their skills and ensure documentation is completed. Process improvements/6S.

Give feedback to programmers on program changes, if applicable. Identify process improvements and insure they are implemented with communication to the Cell Leader, ME, QE or Programmer. Perform 6S audits, work with 6S team.

Communication with other set-up employees.  Identify any items needed for production and ensure they are available.  For example, gages, fixtures, and special tooling.

Provide input regarding annual reviews and promotions of team members to Cell Lead and Production Manager. Set the example for team members to follow in all areas of personal performance, behavior and adherence to policies and procedures.