Title:  Etch Operator C

VACCO Industries

Job Description

Job Title:                     Etchroom Operator "C"

Department:                Etch Room - Multifab

Reports to:                  Manager, Production 

FLSA Status:              Hourly-12HD 

Prepared By:               K. Reyna        

Prepared Date:            April 22, 2010

Dept. Approval By:   ___________________________   Date:  ________________

H.R. Approval By:    ___________________________   Date:  ________________

SUMMARY:

This is an entry level position performing the basic duties in the Etchroom.  Under direct supervision of Lead or Sr. Operator, set up and operate Etch Room equipment. Using customer specifications performs etching process using developed image of part.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist senior operators as needed on etch and strip operation.

Interpret blueprint drawing with direct assistance from Sr. Operator.

Receive training in the use of basic inspection tools.

Receive training on SPC charting.

Receive training in the use and handling of all hazardous material.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Good verbal and written English communication skills, strong reasoning ability.  Able to follow simple instructions during the training period. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED certificate and minimum of one year related experience including basic understanding of manufacturing operations preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee occasionally is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee on occasion may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Majority of work is performed in a typical production plant, shop environment.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to vibration. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Proper safety training and equipment is provided to the employee for the safe performance of required duties.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct and control specific duties of individuals performing this function.  The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it seems, in its judgment, to be proper.  This description supersedes any previous description for this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.