SUMMARY

The Specialty Machine Level II position is to set-up, troubleshoot and operate specialty machines to achieve all company targets and standards. Specialty machines include Multi-spindle, Davenport, Index, CNC, Euro-turns. Specialty II position must maintain the expected level of competency in accordance with skill assessments. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

• Independently sets up, trouble shoot and operates multi-spindle, Index or CNC machines. Ensures set-up is to specification on machine to product various types of parts.
• Moves controls to cycle machine through settings, stopping machine and adjusting to positions and machine controls to allow for operating factors such as timing, and clearance between moving parts.
• Installs and adjust specific tooling as needed.
• Starts machine(s), observes operation, and inspects first run and sample work piece(s) to ensure machine(s) conform to specifications.
• May assist operators with machining operation, techniques and quality and productivity as required.
• Performs Statistical Process Control (SPC) checks per specification and acts in accordance with output.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specification such as dimensions, tolerance, number or parts to be formed and tooling instruction on type tooling required.
• Inspects parts using micrometers, gages and other measuring tools, to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows safety regulations.
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
• Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
• Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
• Other duties assigned.

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the workflows and procedures.

• Technical Skills – Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.

• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Recommends saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                             

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIRMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience                                

• High School Diploma or GED

• Working experience in fastener manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of multi-spindle machinery and procedures
• Working knowledge with quality and SPC.
• A minimum of 4-6 years’ experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use shop and measuring tools.

Language Skills

Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to perform simple written instructions, correspondence, or memos.  Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                                         

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Knowledge of basic shop math. Ability to calculate in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to define problems by data collection, establish facts and follow instructions in written and basic diagram formats.  Ability to multi-task variety of problem solving and deal with several internal and external situations.

Computer Skills                                           

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer skills and departmental applications:  SPC & Shop Floor System.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIROMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

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 frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, speak or listen, and walk. The employee is frequently required to use eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must frequently bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

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. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Safety and Environmental 

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

• Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
• Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by:
  • Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
  • Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
  • Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
• Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
• Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
• Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
• To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

BENEFITS:

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
401K Matching
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Education Reimbursement

Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00