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Carbide Weld Operator - S-TH -5AM - 5PM East Longmeadow, MA, United States time type - Full time job requisition id - REQ-1000029123 General Responsibilities: Set up and operate multiple machines and equipment including welders and grinders to produce a variety of Carbide Tipped Saw products following established practices and procedures. Responsibilities: Set up and operate automatic welding machine to weld carbide tips to pre-milled band stock materials. Set up is exacting requiring alignment and setting of electrode, gap setting, front and back stop adjustments, roller guides alignment, operation of control panel switches and buttons to set and adjust preheat and weld cycle, carbide feeder, regulate nitrogen flow and air pressure to piston. Operation requires various adjustments to guides, vise and payoff including singular and multiple grinding head units. Set ups are exacting requiring setting and aligning grinding wheels to achieve proper rake angles, chamfer, height, etc. Set and adjust indexing cams, roller drives, guides; change wheels, belts; oil, grease and lube equipment as required. Check and maintain coolant system and fluid levels. Set and adjust speeds and feeds to maximize operating efficiency. Operation requires use of overhead electric hoist to load coils onto and remove coils from equipment. Use hydraulic and hand truck to move materials and products about the department. Monitor operation of multiple machines and assure quality of product. Make first piece and numerous ongoing inspections using optical comparator and other instruments to check profile and dimensions. Check micrometers at start of each shift and post findings. Keep and maintain required records, counts, information and data. Perform some routine maintenance to machine and post maintenance checks on forms provided. Detect and report defective and unsafe equipment and materials, as well as, unusual situations to supervisor. Observe and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures. Wear and employ all required safety equipment and devices. Clean and maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Other duties as performed. Climate: Demanding, fast-paced position resulting from deadline pressures, simultaneous competing demands and changing priorities. Requirements: Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers 1-2 years experience preferred Use of numbers including decimals Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds High School diploma or GED equivalent Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM