POSITION DESCRIPTION
Unit I
POSITION TITLE:
CELL OPERATOR I (SUPERABRASIVE)
REPORTS TO:
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
POSITION SUMMARY: Perform duties required to set up and operate a variety of machines to trim, cut,
plane and grind stones to close tolerances where setups are repetitive and work is subject to final inspection.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
A. Mixing
1. Weigh materials using various scales and according to specification or recipe for the making of
bond.
2. Mix materials and continue to add any additional materials that are specified.
3. Cover or package mix and let stand until screening can be completed.
4. Screen materials to ensure that proper bond size is created.
5. Package and label material for future use.
B. Stone Pressing and Cutting
1. Set up necessary machinery and presses for bond making.
2. Ensure that specified height requirements are met and make any necessary adjustments to
machinery.
3. Remove completed stones and let cool if necessary; check stones to ensure specifications are met.
4. Cut the height, length and width of stones from brick following blueprint.
5. Dress diamond-cutting wheel and make minor machine adjustments to maintain accurate size.
6. Interpret part number to set up machine and make adjustments for various grit sizes and hardness.
7. Prepare diamond wheel prior to setup by making necessary changes to bring it to specification;
run first piece verification to validate accuracy of setup.
8. Continuously check work for cosmetic and size control, using designated sampling plan; separate
non-conforming parts and make decisions regarding disposition such as salvage, repair, scrap, etc.
C. Holder Preparation
1. Obtain holders from inventory and prepare for use by sandblasting.
2. Set up sandblast equipment, parts washer, and tumblast machine.
3. Check and straighten holder per print specification.
4. Set up punch press and engraver to mark designated part information on holder.
5. Continuously check work for cosmetic and size control, using designated sampling plan;
separate non-conforming parts and make decisions regarding disposition such as salvage,
repair scrap, etc.
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D. Finishing
1. Prepare slabs for sizing and blocking using appropriate drying methods such as ovens, centrifugal
spinners to prepare slabs for sizing and blocking.
2. Apply sizing mixture using air assisted spray system.
3. Block slabs according to instructions using designated adhesive.
4. Set up machine and grind designated chamfer to stone.
5. Continuously check work for cosmetic and size control, using designated sampling plan; separate
non-conforming parts and make decisions regarding disposition such as salvage, repair, scrap, etc.
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Assembly
Mix adhesive per work instructions.
Set up automatic machine to assemble guides and holders, making necessary adjustments.
Set up automatic assembly machines, making appropriate adjustments to achieve specific bond,
stamp, chamfer and/or radius.
Check manual assembly fixtures for wear and send out for rework as needed.
Assemble parts manually by using designated fixturing.
Set up grinder and grind radius/chamfer per print specifications.
Set up break-off machine and using the designated sampling plan, check parts for bond strength.
Continuously check work for cosmetic and size control, using designated sampling plan; separate
non-conforming parts and make decisions regarding disposition such as salvage, repair and scrap.
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Packing
Pull designated components such as guides, instructions, cartons, and inserts from inventory.
Package stones per work instructions.
Set up printing press and mark cartons with part number, description, and date code following
instructions.
4. Continuously check work for cosmetic and size control, using designated sampling plan; separate
non-conforming parts and make decisions regarding disposition such as salvage, repair and scrap.
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Administrative
Generate daily reports; check stock and status of open and planned orders using computer.
Generate requisitions for purchase of tooling and supplies.
Review daily order status, work schedule reports, scrap reports and react to and correct problems
identified.
4. Identify and document quality problems and work with appropriate personnel to resolve.
5. Assist in the generation of annual budgets.
Marginal Functions
No marginal functions identified
Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions
of this job.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop and
crouch, push, pull, reach, grasp, feel, talk, and hear.
2. Generally little physical effort. The employee is required to lift 25 to 60 pounds rarely and/or 5 to 25 pounds
occasionally and move around large areas or to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects unassisted or
with the use of a hand truck or hoist.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at a distance of 20 inches or less with the
ability to judge distance and space relationships along with adjusting the eye to bring objects into sharp
focus.
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Working Conditions: Working conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Good working conditions. Worker may be exposed to disagreeable elements but with none present to the extent of
being disagreeable.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Requires the use of high school level mathematics, including geometry and algebra, with the use of
complicated drawings, precision measuring instruments; the ability to make minor modifications to equipment
and CNC programs and computers to input data. Interpretation requires advanced skills knowledge and is
equivalent to one to three years applied trades training.
Experience: Requires a minimum of one year up to and including three years to gain sufficient experience to
perform the requirements of the position.
Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly, associated with this position:
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Ability to read and interpret shop documentation such as blueprints and drawings, etc.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Ability to deal with problems involving standardized situations.
Ability to work with tolerances of .002 - .005.
Ability to use and read precision measuring instruments.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids
which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this
position:
Computer, production machinery, precision measuring instruments
License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None required
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be
required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable
changes or accommodations are appropriate.
All activities, Demands, Conditions and Requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk which denotes linkage only to marginal
function(s).