Router Specialist - 1st Shift

1. Coordinate with Plant Supervisors and CAD Department to optimize; part production rates, router operator training, machine maintenance, and development of strategies for new parts and processes.
2. Set up, modify and operate CNC router machine to cut aluminum and plastic parts/materials.
3. Read and interpret work order sheets, blueprints and engineering drawings to determine the workload requirements.
4. Gather, load and position required materials into CNC router machine for processing.
5. Perform basic machine maintenance as needed to prevent jams, deterioration and other processing issues.
6. Document and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department team lead/supervisor.
7. Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using various measuring tools.
8. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition following prescribed safety regulations.
9. Ensure tasks are completed as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.
10. Train new operators to all items above.
11. Attend meetings as needed and designated by management.

Education: Required training in vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or a high school diploma or GED. 

Work Experience: Minimum six months of experience working as a CNC equipment operator. Signage manufacturing industry knowledge is preferred.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to do limited work outdoors. While performing job duties, employee may often change from one task to another of a different nature, subject to high level of stress/pressure.

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

Safety & Security: Responsible for following all safety, and security of, areas assigned or as directed by Hilton Displays policy. Report all accidents, however slight, to your supervisor immediately. Never leave the premises without reporting any accident that occurred during your working time. If you should need medical treatment during your non-work hours, you should contact your supervisor. 

Hilton Displays strives to have a safe, secure, and ethical work environment. Hilton Displays’ expectation from each Employee is to refrain from: 1) unsafe work practices; 2) involvement in unethical situations; 3) dishonest/fraudulent work behaviors; or, 4) other behavior which would damage the organization's good standing in the community. If a Hilton Displays’ Employee observes or has the knowledge of unsafe, unethical, dishonest, or fraudulent work practices, the Employee should report it immediately to his/her supervisor, another member of management, or contact the human resources department at (864) 233-0401.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday OR whatever hours are required to meet the business needs of the job. The position also requires at minimum every other Saturday when production area is running. Break schedule; First Break 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; Lunch Break 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Last Break 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Work Attire: Each Employee should present a neat and clean appearance that will be reflective of Hilton Displays’ positive image in the community.