The Manufacturing Operator 4 serves as the shovel forger in the Lawn and Garden Department. This position is responsible for setting up dies per the Leads direction, routine adjustments and performing quality checks on a routine basis while following all safety procedures. This skilled position is required to have a higher level of dexterity, physical ability, and coordination. This position may also support training of other Lawn and Garden Department employees.
Change/setup dies in all shovel presses in a timely manner
Perform preventative maintenance duties to the equipment and its specific systems including hydraulic, air and lubrication systems including daily record keeping of this function
Troubleshoot dies, presses and support equipment in order to assist maintenance and tool & die personnel in locating areas for repair
Read and Understand Blueprints and use all types of gage and inspection equipment including but not limited to: Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, etc. and use these tools for inspection of many types of materials including raw incoming stock, finished components, die parts and press parts
Perform shop floor record keeping functions including the collection of production measurements and metrics data.
Run/assemble all products, including understanding material and machine requirements, while meeting required production and quality rates
Follow the required SOPs and achieve the published standard work goals
Initiates and participates in continuous improvement through cost savings, gain sharing and kaizen or other related activities
Other duties within department as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of all other Production Operators, access supporting business systems, initiate, participate and lead continuous improvement activities, and cover for supervisor in running production floor, etc.)
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include but not limited to, the Bill of Materials (BOM), Hour x Hour sheet, basic tool prints, communication boards, standard work documents, quality visuals
Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates
Must comply with all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow all AMES’ Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, housekeeping, reporting labor & production, continuous improvement activities, etc.)
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting costs; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality and efficiency while hitting desired deadlines.
Adaptability – Performs with a high degree of flexibility and can adapt to change in the work place.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 – 3 Years of work experience
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computer Skills
PC skills preferred with internet experience
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
Ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information
Strong mechanical aptitude/ability with working knowledge of stamping presses, press controls, dies and tooling, feeders, straighteners and other equipment pertaining to auto blanking
Knowledge of Lean Principles, QDC, 5S, and Continuous Improvement Process
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders). The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping, fine work, pushing/pulling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as ability to distinguish changes in shade of color.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry up to 20 to 30 lbs. On a rare occasion, may be required to lift up to 50 lbs assisted.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to pounding and impacting. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Wearing PPE is required.
Ames offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, paid holidays & vacation, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
