MISSION:
To provide the leadership necessary to promote teamwork and continuous improvement. To assist with budget items, shipments, process control issues, and cross training.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Teamwork
a. Prioritize work and shift setup in accordance with thru-put requirements.
b. Participates in staffing projections.
c. Facilitates scheduling of team O.T. and vacation in accordance with policy.
d. Handles first line performance issues. Communicates with employees in a respectful manner regarding time management and workmanship issues. Notifies supervision when further action is required to improve performance.
e. Gives objective, fact-based input for Project Team Build/Project Win and for performance reviews and measurements.
f. Trains employees on new skills if TATS certified. If not, works with or coordinates with the TATS trainer and works with employees to improve performance to satisfactory levels or maintain satisfactory performance. When appropriate, will assign someone to provide training.
g. Coordinates resources to move from one area to help another when necessary to meet daily thru-put and support outside departments.
h. Is sensitive to and proactively supports the maintenance of a harassment free environment.
i. Avoids favoritism or the perception of favoritism.
2. Process Control
a. Notifies appropriate party/parties when a process is out of control.
b. Facilitates technique card and router changes.
c. Participates in root cause analysis for out of control conditions.
d. Promotes process control within his/her teams.
3. Planning
a. Coordinates long and short term capacity requirements and thru-put commitments with planning/supervisors.
b. Assists with strategies to forecast and attain team measurements.
4. Other
a. Interfaces with customers, engineering, and other departments as needed.
b. Records daily attendance on the attendance log confirming with individuals/team that information is accurate and in accordance with policy.
c. Contacts appropriate resources if any employee may not be fit for duty. Addresses the issue promptly.
d. Assures compliance with safe work habits and maintenance of proper housekeeping procedures.
e. Assures compliance with company policies and procedures and promptly notifies supervision of deviations.
f. Meets and complies with department Lead position expectations as defined by the Supervisor or Manager.
g. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Incumbent must be willing, as required by team and production needs to:
a. Adjust shift
b. Perform various jobs required to ship product (direct labor).
c. Interface with other teams and support areas.
MISSION:
To prepare ceramic molds for casting using various processing methods.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Preparation.
Objective: prepare wax assemblies for investing process.
Typical Activities:
A. Cleans wax assemblies with solvents, blows out.
2. Investing.
Objective: apply ceramic slurries and sands using Tech Cards and process control procedures.
Typical Activities:
A. Performs multiple dips of wax assembly in ceramic slurries and sands using automated, hand held and or mechanical processing methods.
B. Corrects automated robot deficiencies and product flow problems as needed.
C. Applies types of wire and wire mesh to strengthen molds.
D. Fills cores with ceramic slurry, sand, rods and wire.
E. Apply insulation and other ceramic materials to shell in casting preparation.
F. Delivers molds to casting.
3. Lot Integrity.
Objective: maintain lot integrity throughout shell processing.
Typical Activities:
A. Inputs information into computer, completes logs and records.
B. Signs paperwork.
4. Safety.
Objective: take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
NOTE: for job positions that require respiratory protection more than a filtering face piece dust mask
In compliance with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Personal Protective Equipment standard for Respiratory Protection, OAR 437, Div. 2 I 1910.134 and Oregon Health Division Rules for the Control of Radiation, OAR 333. Div. 120 333120-300 through 330, certain tasks within this job position require may require the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator. An individual will not be assigned to these tasks if the person is not able to work under these conditions. Respirator selection will be based on the work performed, exposure information, duration of use and any other relevant factors. If a tight-fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses or other items that interferes with the face-to-face piece seal of the respirator are not permitted.
Typical Activities:
A. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.
C. Identifies and reports safety problems.
D. May be required to handle hazardous waste.
5. Cleans work area.
6. Performs other tasks as directed.
TRAINING:
1. Training is provided on the job.
2. PCCs Fork Lift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
3. May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Industrial experience, with experience in the investing area preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Tech Cards.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Ability to lift and or maneuver objects weighting thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred and twenty pounds.
5. Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
6. Previous fork lift experience desirable.
INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE CONTACT WITH OR BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE.
MAJOR PLANT DIFFERENCES:
1. Hand dipping is not done at LSBO.