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Position Summary

With limited direction or supervision, this machine operator position requires the operation of the hardening/tempering furnace and all associated equipment. The incumbent will possess and demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain production requirements and quality standards.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety rules.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Operate equipment as required.

• Perform the duties required for any necessary documentation. Including, but not limited to, accurate and timely mainframe data entry, ticket creation, and signatures.

• When necessary, move material by operating a forklift.

• Perform minor machine maintenance as required.

• Assist other operators as needed.

• Suggest process improvement ideas.

• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Program part recipes in an automated loading system.

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the department.

• Ability to use all gauges and gauging techniques required.

• Understanding of neutral heat treatment effects and processing.

• Thorough understanding of SPC. Ability to comprehend charts and graphs and react as necessary.

• Knowledge in IATF16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

• Ability to set-up and operate one or more sizes/types of manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to consistently meet production and quality standards.

• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of all required operator documentation.

• Ability to legibly complete records and documentation.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to identify routine problem causation and correct routine problems.

• Possess the ability to assist lesser-skilled employees.

• Demonstrate the understanding of the manufacturing process and machine requirements to perform basic and repetitive work assignments.

• Provide written communication as needed.

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and practices.

• Basic math skills and able to use a calculator. 

• Ability to convert hardness readings.

• Basic fluency with editing and tracking software such as Microsoft Word, Excel or Google.

Preferred:

• Minimum one to three years’ experience in direct or related field.

• Knowledge in CQI-9 & Automotive heat treat standards

• Previous problem solving and troubleshooting skills/experience.

• Formal mechanical or technical training in cold forming and heat treatment.

• Forklift operation/material-handling experience

• Experience operating multiple-types of manufacturing equipment.       

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.