Physical Vapor Deposition - EBPVD - Driver 3rd shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is an Hourly - Direct Labor position that is responsible for the operation and supporting activities surrounding a particular coating process.  The primary equipment will be operated through HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) and a series of switches, pushbuttons, and other interactive control points.   Successful Operators will be capable to produce the required amount of product in a defined period while ensuring all EHS and Quality requirements are continuously satisfied.  The Operator will be required to work as part of a team with Operations Support, Engineering, Maintenance, and Management personnel.  Some overtime will be required on occasion to meet production and project schedules.  Limited travel may be required in support of training program.  Operators will be provided the opportunity to progress within the role as defined below. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



* Perform complex and multi-level tasks from procedures and work instructions defining the tasks. 


* Maintain timely and accurate record keeping using provided tools including digital and handwritten data entry and notes.


* Maintain 100% compliance with PPE requirements while operating equipment and/or performing supporting operations, includes ensuring your PPE is functioning properly prior to starting a task.    


* Participate and adhere to all Cpex initiatives (5S, TPM, SW, VM, etc) introduced into the process cell.


* Effectively operate within a ‘Fixed Process’ environment with strong compliance (FAA, AS 9100) requirements governing product integrity. 


* Effectively identify and communicate non-standard situations including EHS and Product Integrity concerns.  


* Expected to follow best practice guidelines with respect to product and raw material handling requirements necessary in a high vacuum coating environment. 


* Complete periodic TPM activities (Checklists) in support of assigned processes and equipment. 


* Responsible to review your own work for completeness and quality compliance.  Examples of typical reviews:



* reviewing and interpreting electronic data logs or trending charts at the HMIs,


* manually measuring critical process outputs like part weights, surface roughness and physical dimensions,


* visually identifying surface imperfections against standards,


* confirming values from analog or digital gauges and displays incorporated into the equipment.   



* Operate support equipment (pre/post coating).  Examples of equipment types:



* abrasive blasting systems,


* parts washers and/or aqueous cleaning lines,


* high temperature ovens and furnaces,


* material handling equipment,


* surface enhancement equipment,


* robotic waterjet blasting system. 



* Support Coater Operators by performing the following.



* part loading/unloading,


* fixture assembly/disassembly,


* chamber loading/unloading p...