Investment Casting Prep & Processing - Machine Operator 1st shift

  SUMMARY Performs all operations in the rough finishing line including but not limited to the following: Cut off, sandblast, knock out,  trim cut, and grind.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   Maintains, adjusts and operates all rough finishing equipment as required for work to be performed.   Ensures all safety guards and shields are in place before beginning operation.   Checks engineering instructions and specifications on part to ensure understanding of the correct procedure and quality requirements before working on parts.   Checks routers to ensure proper part number and master heat number is on paperwork and all previous operations are signed off.   Spot checks cut off parts to ensure accuracy of work inspects for cracks, heat checks, or other damage.   Contacts supervision or engineering before proceeding if damage or defect is observed.   Places finished work in pre-assigned location.   Reports defective equipment to supervisor.   Leaves work area clean and orderly at the end of shift.   QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school education or equivalent life experience and three to six months related experience and/or training.     LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these calculations using American units of money, weight, measurement, volume, and distance.   REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to effectively solve common equipment or process related problems involving several variables in standardized situations.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand in a stationary position for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.     WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.   OTHER JOB DUTIES, CONDITIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In order to perform the duties of this position, employees are required to wear safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety eyewear, hand protection, and safety toed shoes.  Other related and non-related duties may be assigned within the department as deemed appropriate by the department supervisor or his/her designee.