What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flat Pattern Operator position at Cox Machine, Inc.?
Flat Pattern Operator
Cox Machine, headquartered in Wichita Kansas, is a leading manufacturer of precision parts and assemblies for the aerospace, deep space, and semiconductor industries. Cox Machine is leading the way in innovation and technology. Our employees and our customers are the heart of our success since 1954. The diversity of our people and their ideas inspire the innovation and collaboration.
Purpose:
Set up and operate CNC router, and water jet while producing various shaped parts to customer requirements. Operator must be able to follow detailed standard work and procedures utilizing existing programs for various size of raw material sheet size, change out and maintain a sharp set of tooling. Must understand machine maintenance requirements. Must be aware of cosmetic appearance of parts and make sure that they are de burred per customer requirements and make sure that first part and every part is exactly the same, being especially aware of possible loss of vacuum, drills and cutters that are close in size that can cause dissimilar parts.
Competencies:
Set up and operate CNC router, and water jet while producing various shaped parts to customer requirements. Operator must be able to follow detailed standard work and procedures utilizing existing programs for various size of raw material sheet size, change out and maintain a sharp set of tooling. Must understand machine maintenance requirements. Must be aware of cosmetic appearance of parts and make sure that they are de burred per customer requirements and make sure that first part and every part is exactly the same, being especially aware of possible loss of vacuum, drills and cutters that are close in size that can cause dissimilar parts.
Competencies:
- Understands material, certifications and traceability and looks out for discrepancies.
- Determines product specifications and materials, work methods and machine set up requirements, according to blueprints, oral or written instructions, drawings and work orders.
- Inspecting equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause or other problems or defects.
- Brings planning changes to supervisor when running on a different machine would be more efficient.
- Displays a superior knowledge of cosmetic appearance of parts. Catches all flawed parts in the flat pattern area instead of at a later operation.
- Regularly suggests process improvements. Looks for improved methods of tooling and pathing parts.
- Communicates well with supervisors and peers and displays a positive outlook.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Advanced blue print reading, understands work orders and customer requirements.
- Tool and path production parts. Able to operate, program, adjust and run machines without assistance.
- Maintain machine and tooling. Understands machine maintenance and is pro-active in keeping repairs to a minimum.
- CNC and machine operation. Keeps tool sharp and inventoried accurately.
- Ability to inspect parts. Brings first parts to inspection that meet or exceed company requirements.
General Requirements:
- Motivation – displays a positive attitude, offers helpful suggestions, works well under pressure and in a team environment, understands and supports customer mission and value statement.
- Attendance – attendance in line with company policy, reliable.
- Productivity – produces acceptable amount of work, completes projects in a timely manner.
- Training – ensures required training classes are completed by the scheduled time.
- Safety – follow all guidelines, policies and procedures as related to safety requirements.
"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
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