Metal Worker 1st shift

SUMMARY

Operates pneumatic and power hand tools such as rotary die grinders and handheld belt sanders or operates buffing and polishing equipment to clean, and smooth metal castings. Removes or reduces parting lines, positive and negative indications, and other defects according to engineering specifications and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Selects castings for work as per written or verbal instructions from the supervisor or his/her designee.
• Ensures correct routers accompany the casting and all previous operations are signed as complete.
• Positions castings on work bench and secures by manually holding or clamping parts in place with the assistance of fixtures, jigs and other holding apparatus.
• Operates pneumatic and power hand tools including die grinders, belt sanders, and buffing equipment.
• Checks required specifications as outlined on the Inspection Methods Requirement Sheet (IMRS) and follows engineering and supervisor instructions.
• Grinds, blends and belt polishes localized areas of castings per engineering specifications to remove or reduce parting lines, excess metal, scratches, burs, or other indications. Grinds blends and buffs part to leave a smooth surface as per instructions and specifications.
• Performs Fluorescent Penetrate Inspection (FPI) rework and repair as necessary.
• Performs Visual Inspection rework and repair as necessary.
• Operates sandblast machine as necessary.
• Selects correct size and type of abrasive material such as mounted stone points, carbide burrs, and various grit sizes of sanding belts and uses correct tool to achieve specified finish on casting per customer specification.
• Performs first visual inspection of selected castings and marks appropriate areas for weld repair. Marks non-repairable castings as scrap and correctly documents all routers and rework routers.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school education or equivalent life experience and two-to-three-month related experience or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate in English, to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and perform simple multiplication and division. 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 detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand in a stationary position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color 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 frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

• 420 Commerce Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677, USA