Straightening Mechanic

Description:

Essential Functions
 

• Brings into blueprint tolerance sophisticated components or end items in order to achieve flatness, alignment and parallelism specifications.
• Uses squares, straight edges, levels, micrometers, transits, plumb bobs, rulers, etc. as inspection/checking tools. Must be able to utilize heating and cutting torches to "heat" shrink assemblies to specification.
• Based on experience and knowledge will determine techniques to jack, shim and brace to straighten weldments. Will operate hydraulic straightening presses.
• Will truck, handle or position materials.

• Every employee is expected to:
  • Complete all required paperwork including labor reporting and documentation of quality control and material movement.
  • Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping.
  • Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee's workstation.
  • Perform required Preventive Maintenance activities on machinery and/or equipment operated.
  • Train and/or assist in the development of personnel.
  • Do the work in lower levels when assigned and assist in the work in higher levels.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Required Qualifications
 

• Previous metal fabrications / welding experience.
• Works independently with minimal supervisory direction.

• Lifting requirements:
  • Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Lifting devices are available and recommended.