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Ability to program and troubleshoot issues of CMM and VCMM equipmentAnalyze prints and create measurement programs based on customer requirementsDetermine if features or dimensions are beyond Silfex capabilitiesPartner with engineering and quality to discuss and establish measurement protocol and baselines on new parts during the quoting processDevelop training program and standard work for programming teamOffer guidance and mentorship to programmersDevelop and track department metrics to identify trends and issuesUnderstand and apply SPC techniques.Knowledge of 3D CAD/Modeling capability.Perform tasks in both group and individual environments.Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and recommend preventive measures.Drive continuous improvement actions.Meet, as needed, with cross shift counterparts, team employees, Operations Managers/Supervisors and Team Lead counterparts on a daily basis at start and end of shift (effective communication skills).Initiate, implement, and monitor standardized work compliance, specifications and characteristics of department process to insure that quality is built into each process.Demonstrate flexibility in applying vocational and technical skill in ways that support achievement of the team’s performance targets.Demonstrate effective team skills in daily activities to ensure a positive people-oriented work environment based on Silfex core values.Encourage use of Six Sigma/Lean ToolsEnsure safety throughout the department.Troubleshoot various floor issues and be the first response decision maker for quality, throughput, and scheduling issues.Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.Application of and leading Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S.Carry out special projects and all other appropriate and reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Eaton, Oh

Precision measurement expert who uses technical skills to create inspection programs for coordinate-measuring machines. Roles including data gatherer, analyst and reporter, using custom-written programs to generate inspection data for manufacturing, engineering, quality and customers.Proficient in interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing frames from blueprints and in using mathematical data. This data is translated into inspection program output to ensure manufactured products meet internal engineering and customer dimensional specifications.

Associate'S Degree, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

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