PB Blockup / Platforms Technician TDC

Key Objective:

• to provide platforms and raw material block-ups to the CNC machines
• operating spray equipment
• maintain schedule and quality

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Application of fiberglass chop & barrier coats on sealed foam plugs
• fabricate raw material blocks to drawings provided or verbal direction from the supervisor.
• fabricate plywood bases
• manage platforms and cart inventory
• layout, cut and bond foam to platforms and carts for both machines
• construct wood boxed structures as filler for foam block-up
• deck platforms and carts with plywood as substrate to bond foam blocks
• strip platforms after mold production and prepare for reuse
• Ensure all operations are performed safely
• maintain all areas and equipment clean neat and organized, at all times
• conduct daily routine maintenance of equipment
• Store all materials safely at the end of the day
• Conduct operations using TDC mold fabrication approved processes (ISPC)

Proficiencies:

• Safe operation of table saws , band saws , sanders, planers etc.
• Chop gun and barrier gun (Spraycore)
• Use of typical woodworking hand tools
• Understanding of adhesive systems and their use
• Reading fabrication drawings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety: provides for continuous improvement and zero recordable safety environment.
• Quality: responsible for Adherence of procedures and processes.
• Delivery: responsible for maintaining schedule to meet key milestones.
• Cost: Maintains departmental budget in labor and materials.

Other similar duties may be assigned

• Leads by example.
• Ensures all associates comply with Pursuits policies, codes, and procedures.
• Supports a predictable work environment where associates are held accountable and treated with respect, constantly challenged and praised for continuous improvement of process, work environment, and themselves.
• Supports plans to achieve key metrics for their department, i.e. safety, turnover, and supply spending.

• Understands environmental compliance as it relates to material used in their area: chemical handling, usage, labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Supports continuous improvement utilizing Safety system, Kaizen, CAR system, and other problem-solving techniques.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of all equipment used in their area. Drives workplace organization using the 5S methodology.
• Identifies problems (i.e. material shortages, employee relations issues, etc.) within their scope and communicates to the group leader when additional assistance is needed.
• Support training team members
• Interacts with other departments to resolve issues

Housekeeping:

• Performs housekeeping and other job-related duties assigned by supervisor.
• Frequently handles and ensures that cleanliness and orderliness standards are met throughout the plant. This means doing the work him/herself whenever necessary.
• Promote department cleanliness. Keep all shop areas clean, parts put away in an orderly fashion
• Promote tool organization and workstation organization