SPACER LATHE OPERATOR at Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Set up, operate and monitor the Spacer Lathe cell to produce quality spacers.  Produce and verify spacers meet the customer's expectations while providing troubleshooting support to maintain equipment uptime. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Measure dimensions of finished product to ensure conformance to specifications.


• Tag and segregate non-conforming parts.


• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.


• Remove and replace dull cutting inserts.


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   Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and take appropriate action.


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   Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished product.


• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection checks on lathe equipment.


• Complete all necessary forms and quality records related to production.


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   Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems, enlisting the assistance of leadership or maintenance as needed.


• Work with minimal supervision and consistently produce repeat parts accurately within specifications.


• Perform basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe, including the monitoring of scrap containers.


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   Perform other duties, as assigned.

                                            

 

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