First Operations SME

Ottenweller Company Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company Inc. seeks a capable operator to support First Operations, cutting, grinding, and shotblast processes. You will work with laser and plasma cutters, set up machines, load materials, and verify dimensions per blueprints.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 2 years CNC/laser-cutting experience, with a valid forklift license and overhead crane familiarity. Safe operation and consistency are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with two years of CNC/laser-cutting experience.
• Experience at OCI with CNC technology, laser cutting, and overhead cranes.
• Proven operator with clean safety and performance record.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and specs to determine dimensions and setup requirements.
• Program or select cutting functions to create parts per blueprint.
• Set up machines, fixtures, and tools for cutting operations.
• Run trials, monitor machines, and adjust controls for accuracy.
• Load/unload parts, inspect using calipers/micrometers, and document results.
• Perform routine maintenance and file maintenance logs.
• Assist in first-piece and in-process inspections and uphold safety standards.
• Support general duties and operate as needed on shop floor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring & inspection

Quality control mindset

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years CNC/laser-cutting experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Assists all First Operations staff in Cutting, Grinding, and Shotblast in general operations and set ups of laser, plasma cutting machines and all other First Operations equipment. The First Operations SME reports to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Selects program if available or programs functions to create a part per blueprint by selecting fields to enter part and tool set ups considering tools needed, tolerances, material type, quantity and resources available.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent cutting.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on cutting machines as necessary.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Runs trial to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed data control.
• Runs cutting machines, including but not limited to, prepping parts, loading parts, starting and observing machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjusting controls, and unloading parts.
• Grinds, files, and sands machined parts as needed. Cleans cut parts as needed.
• Performs first-piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and tape measure. Inspects parts according to C=0 chart. Completes inspection form.
• Assists in setting up cutting machines by retrieving and/or loading material onto machine worktable using fork truck and/or overhead crane.
• Unloads processed parts and part skeleton off worktable after processing. Lifts off finished parts and places parts into baskets.
• Monitors machine visually and audibly to ensure equipment is operating properly. With assistance, activates controls to cut workpiece.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on machines as required. Completes maintenance log.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

This position may direct entry-level cutting positions in set-up and training. It may require occasional supervisory responsibility in the absence of the Teamleader.

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 & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Two years of experience at OCI using CNC Technology, Laser-Cutting Technology, and overhead cranes required. Must have been a proven A operator with nothing more than an active verbal warning on record.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and employees of organization.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

The position requires the employee to successfully complete the forktruck training session and hold a valid forktruck license.

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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; use both feet to operate pedals; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and 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 is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position.

This is a full time position.