Set-Up Mechanic

Reduces scrap and rework rates. Monitors operations, audits parts, and when required performs adjustments necessary to maintain proper setup and to ensure quality production. Initiates corrective actions if SPC data shows "out-of-control" conditions. Maintains quality statistics and defect reports. Instructs associates in the proper use and care of machines, tools, and measuring instruments. Instructs associates as to the correct operational sequences and procedures to follow and monitors the work performed to ensure quality and timely production and suggests necessary actions for improvements. Recommends improvements to supervisor to obtain optimum use of individual skills and abilities to assure the most effective utilization of the group and production of quality work pieces. Promotes associates' ideas and suggestions towards the improvement of quality and effectivity. Works from blueprints, process sheets, or verbal instructions. Performs changeovers and setup on machines, fixtures and measurement devices. Reduces setup time and general downtimes. Improves the production output and the utilization of equipment. Performs periodic equipment checks and takes preventative measures to assure the most effective utilization. Controls parts flow and monitors production quantities. Analyzes equipment/machine problems, performs repairs, or initiates corrective actions if beyond scope of experience. Replaces defective parts such as gears, clutches, bushings, shafts, bearings, solenoids, valves, pumps, direction controls, etc. Operates a variety of machine tools to fabricate replacement parts, using drawings or old parts to obtain dimensional requirements. Modifies existing machine tools. Assure availability of critical spare parts in the work area. Applies cost consciousness in order to reduce labor costs, consumables, in process inventory, etc. Maintains safe working conditions. Maintains proper housekeeping. Performs additional assignments as directed.