Flame Trimmer - 1st Shift

Objective:
Ensures that 1) tank heads are beveled and tapered in accordance with the specifications set out on their Job Travelers and 2) the measurements of the finished tank heads fall within the allowed tolerances.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Move materials with a forklift
• Machine heads to specific tolerances using a flame trimmer

• Report quality issues, including defects and damage to the supervisor in charge
• Coordinate with other departments as needed to accomplish objectives
• Comply with the industry standards and safety regulations
• Complete all tasks as delegated by the supervisor in charge
• Manage time and work efficiently to meet production deadlines
• Keep the work area clean and organized

Competencies:

• Follows directions and is receptive to learning new skills
• Interacts effectively with co-workers
• Understands and complies with posted rules and procedures

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, airborne particles or fumes, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. 

Physical Demands:

• Lift, carry, push, and or pull 1 – 50 lbs. frequently.
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp, climb a ladder, and reach overhead and outward frequently.

• Work in an industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, steel-toed shoes, and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
• The work environment may include excessive temperatures.

Minimum Job Qualifications and Requirements:

 High School Diploma or GED

• Maintain a valid driver’s license & proof of insurance
• The following are the general guidelines for hiring into the three levels for this position:
  1. 0-2 years of previous manufacturing experience
  2. 2-4 years of previous manufacturing experience
  3. 4 years of previous manufacturing experience

• Ability to read job specifications, instructions, policies, procedures, rules, posted notices and warnings, safety guidelines, and other work-related materials written primarily or exclusively in English
• Ability to read part drawings
• Familiarity with basic measurement methods
• Ability to interact and work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
• Keeps knowledge and skills current

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, with or without notice.