Position Summary
PRODUCTION WORKER - CASTING
Performs set-ups, general assembly operations and assists in other departmental tasks. This position is generally assigned to specific shop orders and performs all but the most complex casting operations with moderate to limited supervision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Equipment Used: (May use any or all of the following)
- Variety of hand and hand powered tools
- Resin/Adhesive bonding & impregnation equipment including: molding machines, ovens, slush pots, resin dispensers, vacuum potting systems, weight scales, resin mixers, hoists, degreasers, drill presses, viscometers, calipers, and rulers
- Variety of machine tools, such as drill presses, bench grinders
Equipment Set-Up and Adjustment:
- Weight proportions
- Temperatures
- Pressures
- Cure times versus resin hardness
- Viscosity on various equipment and processes
General Assembly Operations: (May perform any or all of the following with minimum or no supervision)
- Most portions of the casting, varnish impregnation, or lamination stacking processes
- Generally assigned to complex prepping, potting, & assembly processes with fine technical detail
- Occasional Soldering
- Inspection
- Mechanical Assembly
- Bonding or Gluing
- Basic Testing
- Other specialized processes as required by manufacturing outlines
Typical Examples of Work Performed:
- Performing most manufacturing casting processes.
- Assisting with prototype and pre-production jobs.
- Moderate paperwork requirements such as Work Instructions.
- Test reports, filling out and maintaining one or more of the following: oven cards, resin mix records, batch tickets, routers, work, and stock orders.
- This job description identifies the essential functions of the job, but does not necessarily include all the tasks the employee may be asked to perform.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Position reports to Production Team Leader and Production Supervisor
- Internal relationships exist with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Prototype and Production Test
BACKGROUND AND SKILL:
- High School Diploma or GED is required for this position
- Must have moderate knowledge and understanding of assembly drawings, parts lists, standard procedures, work instructions, wiring diagrams, electro-mechanical assembly, etc.
PERSONAL TRAIT PROFILE:
- Adheres to safety policies and procedures, encourages safe working practices by other associates.
- Supports the overall goals of the organization.
- Moderate knowledge of drawings, parts lists, standard procedures, vendor’s spec sheets, basic knowledge of chemistry and physics.
- Must have above average degree of concentration with continuous attention to detail.
- Basic job knowledge must be adapted to new and complex units and processes.
- Must be able to communicate verbally in person and in writing to individual’s and/ or groups.
- Must have the ability to communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in an environment with one or more of the following elements: dirt, heat, noise, glare, dampness, ventilation, crowded conditions, acids, chemicals, fumes, cold, dust, etc.
- Good manual dexterity required to be able to work with small parts
- Long periods of standing, bending, and squatting
- May have a long degree of repetitiveness with mostly variable work or short degree of repetitiveness with monotonous or confined work.
Conditions of Employment
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
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Drug Tests
Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
