GBE Saw – Shear Operator 2nd Shift

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision perform duties related to manufacturing and testing specimens to support Wyman-Gordon and customer requirements according to departmental work instructions. These duties include procuring storing retrieving and shipping test material; operating fork-lift truck; maintaining test material records; dispositioning and scrapping test material; obtaining blueprints test plans and testing requirements from department files and the computer system; interpreting testing instructions to determine correct specimen location and orientation; laying out and marking test material; inspecting setting up and operating equipment including abrasive saws identifying specimens; inspecting specimens using measuring instruments such as including brinnell scales and tape measures and keeping work area clean and orderly.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain job assignments from lead supervisor or manager.
• Work safely in accordance to plant safety guidelines including cardinal rules of safety.
• Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Obtain or receive test material check serial numbers or other identification and log in.
• Obtain blueprint test plan Lab Test Requirement Sheet specimen envelopes and/or other test instructions from files and/or computer system. Ensure that instructions are the correct revision before proceeding.
• Mark test material for cutting.
• Inspect set up and operate cutting equipment. Report equipment malfunctions on checklist to lead supervisor or manager.
• Identify specimens and remnants as required.
• Perform measurements and computer entries as required.
• File test instructions and store remnant test material.
• Store tested specimens.
• Retrieve remnant test material and/or specimens for retesting or to ship to customer per requirements.
• Disposition or scrap stored test specimens and remnant material per requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform daily housekeeping / 6S activities as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by lead supervisor or manager.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints sketches and process sheets.
• Use and interpret measuring equipment
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics
• Use of judgment and ability to plan and make decisions concerning set-up operations and process of cutting requirements on more than one piece of equipment simultaneously. Requires decisions as to quality and tolerances within department control standards.
• Exercise considerable care in operation of abrasive cutting machines and equipment to prevent damage where repair costs would be large
• Meet the minimal required score on the required internal assessments
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 to 1 year of manufacturing experience; prior military experience; or technical certification / degree required

Working Conditions:

• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to moderate noise
• Working conditions may include small spaces dust fumes odors hot / cold temperatures inside / outside noise vibration standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work any shift including overtime weekends and holidays if scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to stand walk bend squat climb kneel twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping pushing and pulling of materials.
• Must be able to safety operate an overhead crane.
• Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring promoting and transferring employees without regard to race religion color national origin (where a person was born) sex sexual orientation gender identity age ancestry (ethnic heritage) citizenship veteran status marital status disability or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.