Description:3rd SHIFT ECM MACHINE OPERATOR Title – ECM Machine Operator 3rd shift Tentative start date – ASAP Tentative end date – 12 months from start date Work shift (days/times) – 3rd Shift ; 10:30 PM-6:30 AM RETENTION BONUS - 6 weeks - Travel Required (% of travel) – 0% ECM Machine Operator I Job Description Role Summary/Purpose

• The ECM Machine Operator will work at Metem a Client Power business manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.

  Essential Responsibilities:

• Observe company safety rules and regulations.

• Set-up and operate electro-chemical machines to cut metal work pieces to specifications following standard charts and manuals and applying knowledge of electro-chemical machining processes and methods.

• Examine operation sheets of product and plan operation of machine for any ECM operation.

• Dress electrodes according to standard practices and part requirements and identify any conditions that will render an electrode unusable.

• Position and secure work pieces on electro-chemical machine table with clamps, vices or holding fixtures. Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrodes to ensure concentricity, alignment and depth of electrode to work piece using measuring instruments such as dial indicators or computer machine controllers.

• Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current and electrode feed rate according to information on charts, operation sheets, data cards and/or knowledge of electro-chemical machine procedures. Turn valves to adjust flow of acid through electrodes and on work piece.

• Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Make adjustments as necessary within specifications to ensure operation runs smoothly. Check on machine and electrodes frequently throughout the operation.

• Inspect work pieces visually and with specified measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and record measured dimensions.

• Use electronic documenting system to update status of parts as they are moved throughout the plant and record all necessary quality information including accept/reject criteria and detailed information regarding any quality defects.

• Move completed work pieces to outgoing area, and from incoming area for next operation.

• Check set-up and electrodes at the start of each shift. Check depth of electrodes to work piece before every operation.

• As required, train and assist other operators with issues or difficulties.

• Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.

• Maintain company production and quality standards.

• Report unusual problems or conditions to manager.

• Make a strong effort to achieve or exceed expected production output.

• Keep track of how much time is spent on each machine or activity throughout the shift and record daily through electronic system.

• Display an expert level understanding of all types of operations.

• Perform production, quality and machine troubleshooting on any type of operation or ECM machine.

• Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.

  Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to work occasional weekend shifts

• Ability to work overtime as required

• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes

• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen

  Desired Characteristics:

• Machine shop experience

• Basic mechanical skills

• Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation

• Has strong ethical stands and integrity

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

• Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.

• Demonstrates strong communication and follow-up skills

• Able to work with computerized shop floor tools

• Strong team player and flexible-willingness to move to different areas

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision

• Has a strong belief in Metem, a Client Power business, and the exciting opportunities it is pursuing