Multi-Craft Assembly Technician at S F C Admins Inc – Williamstown, West Virginia

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Operates conventional, programs special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers
• 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
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments
• Operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks
• May install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance
• May develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
• May confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
• May specialize in operating NC machines and machining centers or set up and operate NC machines linked to automated storage, retrieval, and moving devices

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

• Identify problems, inform others, and provide information to assist with solving the problem

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and/or vendors

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Complete and maintain documentation/records; to effectively convey ideas and information in both written and oral form

MATH SKILLS

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios

COMPUTER SKILLS

• ERP Software

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Hand tools
• Power Hand tools
• Pneumatic tools
• Motorized Equipment

MENTAL DEMANDS typically required

• Respond to unpredictability
• High pressure for results
• Independent judgment and discretion
• Organize and prioritize
• Manage multiple projects/tasks
• Respond to angry/upset individuals
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders
• Relate to others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job)

• CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job)

- Ability to stand

- Ability to balance

- Ability to use both hands

– Specific visual requirements

- Ability to use both legs

– Use of depth perception

- Ability to communicate orally

- Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously

- Ability to hear conversation

• FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 – 75% time on job)

- Ability to walk

– Ability to stoop

- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

- Repetitive twisting or pressure involving

- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs wrists or hands

- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs

– Ability to repeatedly bend

• OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job)

- Ability to sit

– Reach at high or low level

- Ability to lift up to 65 lbs

– Repetitive finger movement

- Ability to carry up to 50 lbs

– Ability to pull hand over hand

- Ability to push/pull 100 lbs

– Ability to climb stairs

- Ability to kneel

– Ability to use legs/arms to climb

- Ability to crawl

– Use color vison

- Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS (typically required)

• CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job)

- Work outside and inside

- Work with machinery with moving parts

- Exposure to grease/oils (lubricant, cutting oils, coolants)

- Work alone

• FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 – 75% time on job)

- Exposure to constant noise above 85dB

- Work weekly more than 40 hours

- Exposure to intermittent noise above 85dB

- Work a shift between 8-12 hours

• OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job)

- Work outside

- Exposure to dust (more than nuisance)

- Work in heat between 90 degrees - 100 degrees

- Exposure to vibration

- Work in heat over 100 degrees

- Exposure to irritant or toxic fumes

- Work in cold below 55 degrees

- Exposure to silica - asbestos

- Work in excess or frequent temperature changes

- Exposure to chemicals (cleaners)

- Work with ladders/scaffolding

- Work in wetness

- Work a rotating shift schedule

- Work at excessive heights

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job)

• CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job)
• Safety Footwear
• Body Protection
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves: latex, work gloves, etc.
• Hearing protection
• OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job)
• Hard Hat
• Respirator (full mask)