Water Jet Operator - 2nd Shift 1

AMETEK Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a Water Jet Operator for the 1st shift in Pierceton, IN. The role sets up and operates water jet machines, reads blueprints, and ensures parts meet specifications. Documentation and basic maintenance are part of daily tasks.

The position is hourly with a salary range of $40,000 to $45,000 annually. The work involves adhering to quality and safety standards and collaborating with the Paragon Medical Orthopedics business unit.

Qualifications

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Set up and operate water jet machines.
• Make necessary program adjustments to produce good parts.
• Inspect completed products to the blueprint.
• Complete necessary documentation (Traveler, IP sheet, etc.).
• Perform and document preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate water jet machines on the first shift.
• Read blueprints and verify parts per specs.
• Adjust programs and machine settings to produce compliant parts.
• Inspect, label, and document output.
• Assist as needed to support production goals.
• Participate in 6S audits and process improvements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Water jet operation

Quality inspection

Documentation

Preventive maintenance

6S audits

Tools

Vision system

Job description

Job Title: Water Jet Operator - 1st Shift

Location: Pierceton, IN, US, 46562

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Job Description: SUMMARY OF POSITION: Set up and operate Water Jet machines and computer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Set up and operate water jet (both media and water only machines).
• Perform necessary program adjustments to produce good parts.
• Make machine changes or adjustments, as required.
• Inspect completed product to the blueprint.
• Complete necessary documentation (Traveler, IP sheet, etc.).
• Understand and follow policy procedures.
• Label and identify products in and out of cell.
• May operate vision system for silicone verification.
• Perform and document any necessary preventative maintenance functions.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Assist in other areas, as needed.
• Once competent, may be required to train others in the cell.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• May assist cell lead with the following duties:
  • Follow the production schedule to drive schedule completion and maximize efficiencies.
  • Know which team member will be running which parts/machines or equipment during their shift. Make sure team members are familiar with any problem areas.
  • Inspecting parts and paperwork in a timely manner before moving order. Visual inspection of some parts in the order. Correct part counts. Paperwork completed correctly.
  • Identify non-conforming parts and initiate QHF process, if required.
  • Update cell boards/metrics and present cell data during management walks, as required.
• Assist/lead daily meeting covering Safety, Quality or shift issues.
• Keep production/machines running. Assist with or find a resource to ensure proactive communication to reduce machine wait time:
  • For machine set ups.
  • For team members when they have production issues/problems.
  • When a machine goes down to get it back up and running as soon as possible.
• Provide on-the-job training, knowing the skills of team members and provide training to enhance their skills and ensure documentation is completed.
• Process improvements/6S:
  • Give feedback to programmers on program changes, if applicable.
  • Identify process improvements and insure they are implemented with communication to the Cell Leader, ME, QE or Programmer.
  • Perform 6S audits, work with 6S team.
• Communication with other set-up employees.
• Identify any items needed for production and ensure they are available. For example, gages, fixtures, and special tooling.
• Provide input regarding annual reviews and promotions of team members to Cell Lead and Production Manager.
• Set the example for team members to follow in all areas of personal performance, behavior and adherence to policies and procedures.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 45,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].