2nd Shift Robotic Polisher
Occupations:
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticGrinding and Polishing Workers, HandRobotics TechniciansMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersIndustries:
Railroad Rolling Stock ManufacturingMachinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant WholesalersOther Leather and Allied Product ManufacturingBusiness Support ServicesOther Nonmetallic Mineral Product ManufacturingJOB FUCTION AND SCOPEThe robotic polishing cell operator receives castings from the Machine Shop and processes them through the polishing robot before moving these parts to Inspection.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Load and unloads multiple belting and buffing robots.2. Operate all the mechanical and control functions of the cells including:Installing, monitoring and replacing of abrasive beltsInstalling, monitoring and replacing buff wheelsInitiating and downloading polishing & buffing programs, including physical changeover and setup of work cell.Basic troubleshooting and diagnosis of the programs and mechanical systems to support proper operation of work cell.Maintain liquid and solid buffing compounds3. Inspect each casting after belting and buffing; use a manual wheel to make corrections so that the parts are of acceptable quality to plate.4. Fanuc Robotic tool handing.5. Other duties may be assigned.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCERecommended:* A high school diploma or equivalent, and 3-5 years polishing shop experience as a polisher or buffer are required.* Visual acuity is required.TRAININGEmployee OrientationLegal Compliance CalendarISO Training MatrixPLC interface to control robotic equipmentWheel and belt changingTroubleshooting and diagnosticsLANGUAGE SKILLS* Must be able to write and speak English and able to communicate with co-workers and supervisors.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSMust be able to use math skills including addition and subtraction.REASONING ABILITIES* Some judgment is required to set up assigned machine in accordance with standard methods and procedures.* Operator must be able to support the work cell in order to achieve and maintain prescribed production and quality rates.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS* None requiredADDITIONAL COMMENTSPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is to stand and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. It is necessary that this employee sees clearly including close vision and be able to adjust focus. Must have good motor skills and hand to eye coordination. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and/or hear. Must be able to stand, bend, reach and count at a work-station and walk in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to grasp and work with small parts. Must be able to read fine print at times. Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a frequent basis.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The position works in the manufacturing facility with extreme temperatures depending on weather and where the noise level is sufficient to require hearing protection as well as other safety equipment as needed.