Production Operator

Job description

SUMMARY Tends fabricating machines that form and resize coil and bar such as pre-straighteners, peelers, straighteners, saws, sanders, eddy current machines, centerless grinders, and performs in-line inspection operations to assure customer specifications and quality standards by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping, cross training and operator level maintenance in support of equipment operation. Responsibilities also include attention to safety according to specific training and safety rules. 1. Reads and implements order requirements that are described on the work ticket. 2. Consults with previous shift operators to assure a smooth transition from shift to shift. Examples include determining machine adjustments and material requirements for jobs that will be run. 3. Set rollers and guides as specified by job requirements. 4. Observes machine operation throughout the line or work area with particular attention being made to safety, detection of work piece defects and machine operation. 5. Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and makes subsequent adjustments as required to achieve proper dimensions and surface condition. 6. When changes to a size occurs the operator checks and ensures that uncoilers, pre-straighteners, peelers, straighteners, grinders saws, and/or sander/polishers are set up properly for the new job. The operator replaces parts and makes adjustments as necessary. 7. Ensures that chip buckets are changed-out with each new grade-type that is processed. QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING High School Diploma or GED Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees. Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.