Job Title:  Utility Assistant - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for miscellaneous duties that support cell operations ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties may vary by cell and location but may include:

• Operate a glass bead blaster machine.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaning tanks.
• Operate Laser Welder.
• Operate Laser Marker and Electro-Chemical Etcher.
• Operate Passivation line.
• Operate Morgan Press.
• Operate cryogenic deburr machine.
• Operate water jet cutter machine.
• Assemble product.
• May finish/polish/buff product to specifications.
• Clean product.
• Operate saw cut and dovetail machines.
• Operate mass finish machine.
• Inspect product to blueprint specifications.
• Perform visual inspections for burrs.
• May operate CMM.
• Perform deburring operation of parts, as required.
• Complete paperwork, as required.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES: 

• Assist in other departments, as required.
• Run CNC equipment, if needed.
• Assist with special projects, as needed. 
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:          

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

SKILLS:    

• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Basic knowledge of calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Special attention to detail is required.
• Ability to perform diversified tasks.
• Early morning, late evening and weekend work may be required. 
• Ability to follow directions, learn new processes, and written documentation skills such as inspection reports, set up sheets, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs.  Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only).  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.