Front End Specialist

Position Summary  

Ensure power press machinery (Cuppers, Body Makers, Trimmers, Balers, and Conveyance Mats) is properly maintained and running at peak efficiency within quality specifications.  

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables   

• Perform preventative maintenance on all Front End machinery 

• Greasing the specified grease points\ 

• Alignment of the machines 

• Replace worn/damage tooling 

• Maintain records of tooling usage per machine 

• Rebuild/Repair equipment 

• Identify leaks in the system 

• Ability to read blueprints/drawings (DWGs) 

• Work within tolerances <.0005 

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment  

• Help train other employees on how to troubleshoot. 

• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience  

• Vocational education a plus (Mechanical, Technical or similar). 

• Experience in a Manufacturing facility is a plus. 

• Intermediate knowledge of US measurement. 

• Trouble shoot machinery when out of specification. 

• Experience with calipers, dial indicators, feeler gauges, and depth micrometers. 

• General tool knowledge and capable of using torque wrenches to specified specification. 

• Problem solving skills. 

• Self-motivated with high attention to detail required. 

• Ability to work independently or as a team. 

• Must be able to operate a forklift. 

• Team Player. 

Physical Demands  

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.  
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)  
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)  
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)  

Lift/Carry  10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   O   25-50+ lb- O 
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  F  11-25 lbs   O   25-50+ lb