List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.

Blend Operator Duties:

• Notching and routing cracks, removing end caps, etc.
• Polishing areas requiring welding using stationary and hand held buffing tools
• Belt sanding and blending components to original contours using stationary and hand held buffing tools
• Removing plasma overspray, excess weld, and braze
• Dry honing/ grit blasting in an enclosed booth wearing protection gloves
• Documenting travelers after operations performed and receiving customer parts and orders
• Perform general departmental housekeeping regularly
• Sustain production standards and quality
• Perform in-process inspections
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on blending booths and dry hone machines
• Regular attendance and punctuality required
• Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards
• Ensures compliance with Company IPM/QPM and ISO quality requirements along with NADCAP
• Follow and utilize Lean Manufacturing principles
• Maintain, implement and improve 5S principles
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Perform minor maintenance on equipment (changing belts and burrs)
• Moving parts & materials to next operation
• Assist Coating Department
• Resistance tack welding/part marking/etc.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

List the requirements below that are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the job.

• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read, interpret and understand work in-process documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Provides accurate feedback to the department supervisor pertaining to quality issues
• Lean skills continually drives process improvements
• Team building skills

List preferred job related qualifications if different from above.

• Must be fluent in English, i.e. speaking, reading, writing