OCU-Technical-Experimental Machinist Trades Associate-1st Shift

DESCRIPTION

Builds, repairs, and prepares articles for testing and associated auxiliary equipment. Performs tests in accordance with set test methods and works with relevant engineering functions to develop and execute testing.

Drives continuous improvement in test setup and testing methods. Aids in analysis of test data.

Works with performance engineers to develop measurement techniques; manages / leads test system and test article issue resolution process; manages

system teardown consensus reviews, including data analysis, test and teardown reports.

Participates in and leads Failure Mode Effects Analysis; performs data analysis, documents systems tests and calibration reviews in technical reports;

presents test finding; prepares problem resolution Information for Failure Incident Reporting Group meetings; participates in problem solving teams.

Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering and tracking.

Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.

Develops and conducts training programs.

Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops,

leads and participates in improvement projects.

Manages own work and adjusts work priorities in order to meet the demands; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action;

plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.

Performs other duties as required.

Works with relevant functions to analyze, design and manufacture complex components using machine tool equipment. Thoroughly understands the protocols of working safely with industrial equipment, electricity and other energy sources.

Acts as a formal resource coordinating others. Quickly and effectively adapts to change in the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards. Report any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard.

Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures and regulations . Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Promote interdependence by looking out for one another.

Correct hazards within your control and capabilities. Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact.

Engage in HSE Training. Quality Applies high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship. Support equipment failure analysis.

Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system. Ensures all process documents and quality procedures are updated and acts as a resource to provide help to others.

Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures. Performs quality inspections. Delivery Fully proficient setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment to machine parts to specifications.

Fully proficient in the use of precision measuring devices, layout work, set up of all tool room machines to build or fabricate details and assemble as needed.

Leads and coordinates others acting as a formal resource for team members with less capability. Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks.

Performs other duties as required to meet production goals. Work with peers and support staff to : Identify and reduce manufacturing constraints Schedule maintenance activities around production requirements Actively identify issues and implement solutions Teamwork Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams.

Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements. Participates actively with local Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

Uses mastery of trade skills and knowledge along with proficiency in other trades to solve technical problems; interacts fluently with those in other trades to complete work assignments and mentor on trade expertise.

Thoroughly understands Cummins processes and equipment; makes recommendations to management on process improvements.

Provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams; uses mastery of trade to accelerate performance of others through training and development.

Is recognized as a subject matter expert; acts as a consultant for other teams to solve unique technical problems.

Develops training materials and documentation; conducts training programs.

Reports project performance or progress updates to management or Engineering.

Shares responsibility for and leadership of shift change meetings when necessary.

Understands, applies, and sets the example for appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems;

participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.

Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling and mentoring for training materials. Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies.

Interacts effectively with all s of employees throughout the company.

Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities;

performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.

Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident;

initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects. Knows, complies with and sets the example for all safety policies and procedures.

Demonstrates confidentiality as required.

Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.

Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action;

plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.

Travels as required by the position.

Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies :

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.

Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications :

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.

Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related field

Experience :

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience / education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and train others. Demonstrated mastery of the trade skillset. Knowledge of Cummins environment, work teams, equipment, and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Trades Associate Requirements :

Workflow will come through associate in the office along with all of material ordering required for work orders.

Work assigned to shop associate's will be owned by machinist completely until completion of work order.

2a. This includes scheduling predictions & delivery estimates to customers, cost estimates, getting missing information,

creating process plan, and / or communicating any issues encountered (keeping lead personnel and management in loop)

Ability to get dimensions from CAD as needed using MasterCam to take care of customer.

Support Apprentice training assignments based on OJT matrix requirements.

Conducts work independently and collaborated as process plan requires to meet customers needs.

DOL card carrying member with significant experience in prototype machining or degree from accredited university or trades school.

Experience with manual machining operations as well as CNC operation including programming.

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