Primary Function: Responsible for surface finishing and initial formal inspection of castings in order to meet external quality requirements.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Selects appropriate finishing equipment and tools.
- Finishes castings while maintaining dimensional tolerances.
- Understands and uses measurement tools to ensure proper dimensional tolerances.
- Visually inspects castings for defects.
- Makes determination whether part goes forward in production process.
- Documents weld maps accurately.
- Blends welds when necessary.
- Rough blasts parts.
- Maintains lot integrity.
- Ensures paperwork is properly done.
- Helps other areas as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Able to work in a production environment.
- Able to read and comprehend English.
- Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and 100s.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
- Able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
(Techniques, routers, weld maps, log sheets.)
- Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where
only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Near vision requirements are Jaeger J1 in one eye, at no less than 12 inches; or equivalent, or Jaeger J2
in one eye, at no less than 16 inches.
- Complies with company and departmental policies and procedures, including company’s attendance
policy.
- Able to meet individual productivity requirements.
- Able to meet internal quality requirements.
Desired Competencies:
- High school diploma or GED
Normal Working Conditions
- Works under general direction and infrequent supervision, planning details of procedure and
methods to attain definite objectives. Makes decision within broad limitations of policies and within
accepted standards.
- Environmental conditions encountered continuously include working near moving mechanical parts,
fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
- Typical noise environment for the work environment of this job is Loud Noise. (Appropriate ear
protection is required.)
- Continuous required physical demands include using hands to handle or feel.
- Frequent required physical demands include sitting, walking, reaching below shoulder level, and
pushing or pulling.
- Occasional required physical demands include sitting, standing, reaching above shoulder level,
balancing, stooping or squatting, talking and hearing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.