Description:3rd SHIFT ECM MACHINE OPERATOR Title – ECM Machine Operator 3rd shift Tentative start date – ASAP Tentative end date – 12 months from start date Work shift (days/times) – 3rd Shift ; 10:30 PM-6:30 AM RETENTION BONUS - 6 weeks - Travel Required (% of travel) – 0% ECM Machine Operator I Job Description Role Summary/Purpose + The ECM Machine Operator will work at Metem a Client Power business manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity. Essential Responsibilities: + Observe company safety rules and regulations. + Set-up and operate electro-chemical machines to cut metal work pieces to specifications following standard charts and manuals and applying knowledge of electro-chemical machining processes and methods. + Examine operation sheets of product and plan operation of machine for any ECM operation. + Dress electrodes according to standard practices and part requirements and identify any conditions that will render an electrode unusable. + Position and secure work pieces on electro-chemical machine table with clamps, vices or holding fixtures. Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrodes to ensure concentricity, alignment and depth of electrode to work piece using measuring instruments such as dial indicators or computer machine controllers. + Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current and electrode feed rate according to information on charts, operation sheets, data cards and/or knowledge of electro-chemical machine procedures. Turn valves to adjust flow of acid through electrodes and on work piece. + Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Make adjustments as necessary within specifications to ensure operation runs smoothly. Check on machine and electrodes frequently throughout the operation. + Inspect work pieces visually and with specified measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and record measured dimensions. + Use electronic documenting system to update status of parts as they are moved throughout the plant and record all necessary quality information including accept/reject criteria and detailed information regarding any quality defects. + Move completed work pieces to outgoing area, and from incoming area for next operation. + Check set-up and electrodes at the start of each shift. Check depth of electrodes to work piece before every operation. + As required, train and assist other operators with issues or difficulties. + Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company. + Maintain company production and quality standards. + Report unusual problems or conditions to manager. + Make a strong effort to achieve or exceed expected production output. + Keep track of how much time is spent on each machine or activity throughout the shift and record daily through electronic system. + Display an expert level understanding of all types of operations. + Perform production, quality and machine troubleshooting on any type of operation or ECM machine. + Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties. Qualifications/Requirements: + High School Diploma or GED equivalent + Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation + Ability to work occasional weekend shifts + Ability to work overtime as required + Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes + Successful completion of a background check and drug screen Desired Characteristics: + Machine shop experience + Basic mechanical skills + Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation + Has strong ethical stands and integrity + Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents + Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment. + Demonstrates strong communication and follow-up skills + Able to work with computerized shop floor tools + Strong team player and flexible-willingness to move to different areas + Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision + Has a strong belief in Metem, a Client Power business, and the exciting opportunities it is pursuing