Process Operator/Crane

Acara Solutions is looking for a Process Operator/Crane for our Client located in Charlotte, NC

• Work from manufacturing information, drawings, and written or verbal instructions
• Using material handling devices (Jib & B/C cranes and FORKLIFTS)
• Loads/unloads parts from machines or assists crane operator
• Load, unload materials from equipment and move material to next operation.
• Perform minor operations on equipment such as: changing nozzles, verifying oil levels, and checking filters.
• Collaborator helps co-workers i.e., training, handling, or measurements.
• Completes detailed records and other information, as by systems (Operator Verification, product identification.)
• Maintains own work area - preventative maintenance, cleans and returns tooling, attachments, fixtures, tables. to proper location upon completion of operation.
• Performs a variety of in- process and integrity checks (electronic or manual), as, to maintain specific drawing tolerances.
• Sets up equipment/parts to be machined, whereby incorrect set ups and adjustments for the machining process could result in damage to specific parts or complete damage to equipment.
• Equipment used: as stated above, various cutting tools; electronic and other precision measuring instruments; various hand tools; computers and various software including data collection systems.

Pay and Benefits:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 -year Experience in Manufacturing / Warehouse

• BASIC knowledge of shop mathematics and operations; complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, precision measuring instruments
• Be able to use close tolerance measuring devices (callipers, gauges, micrometres,) and be able to perform measurement conversions
• Be able to read, write, understand, and follow verbal or written instructions in English.
• Can complete forklift, crane operator and LPI certifications.
• Computer knowledge.
• Have good manual dexterity for CNC and manual equipment, for grasping and handling tools.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is per the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) throughout the work area.
• Safety shoes, safety glasses, respirator, earplugs, gloves, hard hat, apron, protective clothing, and mask are in all production area.
• Lifting of items up to 50 pounds weight can be expected of the operator.
• Must have normal or corrected vision, hearing, and the ability to smell to be aware of proper operation of machinery and to detect any potential safety hazards.
• General mental and visual attention is necessary when performing complex process operations to hold the close tolerances per drawing specifications.
• Must be able to bend and stoop at the waist; crouch, stretch and reach, stand, walk, and rotate body.
• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull lathe drivers and other items weighing approximately 5--25 pounds over 70% of the time.
• Awkward positions are sometimes when changing tools and tool bars.

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