GEPW - Machine Operator III

ECM Machine Operator 3rd shift

Parsippany, NJ

12 Months

RETENTION BONUS - 6 weeks - $200 bonus; 3 Month - $300 bonus

Work shift (days / times) 3rd Shift; 10 : 30 PM-6 : 30 AM

Pay : $25.30 / hr.

Description :

Role Summary / Purpose

The ECM Machine Operator will work at Metem a Client Power business manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling.

You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.

Essential Responsibilities :

Observe company safety rules and regulations.

Set-up and operate electro-chemical machines to cut metal work pieces to specifications following standard charts and manuals and applying knowledge of electro-chemical machining processes and methods.

Examine operation sheets of product and plan operation of machine for any ECM operation.

Dress electrodes according to standard practices and part requirements and identify any conditions that will render an electrode unusable.

Position and secure work pieces on electro-chemical machine table with clamps, vices or holding fixtures. Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrodes to ensure concentricity, alignment and depth of electrode to work piece using measuring instruments such as dial indicators or computer machine controllers.

Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current and electrode feed rate according to information on charts, operation sheets, data cards and / or knowledge of electro-chemical machine procedures.

Turn valves to adjust flow of acid through electrodes and on work piece.

Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Make adjustments as necessary within specifications to ensure operation runs smoothly.

Check on machine and electrodes frequently throughout the operation.

Inspect work pieces visually and with specified measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and record measured dimensions.

Use electronic documenting system to update status of parts as they are moved throughout the plant and record all necessary quality information including accept / reject criteria and detailed information regarding any quality defects.

Move completed work pieces to outgoing area, and from incoming area for next operation.

Check set-up and electrodes at the start of each shift. Check depth of electrodes to work piece before every operation.

As required, train and assist other operators with issues or difficulties.

Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.

Maintain company production and quality standards.

Report unusual problems or conditions to manager.

Make a strong effort to achieve or exceed expected production output.

Keep track of how much time is spent on each machine or activity throughout the shift and record daily through electronic system.

Display an expert level understanding of all types of operations.

Perform production, quality and machine troubleshooting on any type of operation or ECM machine.

Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.

Qualifications / Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Ability to lift / push / pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to work occasional weekend shifts

Ability to work overtime as required

Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example : safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes

Desired Characteristics :

Machine shop experience

Basic mechanical skills

Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation

Has strong ethical stands and integrity

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.

Demonstrates strong communication and follow-up skills

Able to work with computerized shop floor tools

Strong team player and flexible-willingness to move to different areas

Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision

Has a strong belief in Metem, a Client Power business, and the exciting opportunities it is pursuing