Job Description

PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

A)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A brief statement of the basic purpose of the position. In summary, what is the job supposed to accomplish? Why does it exist?

This position is primarily responsible for the machining of parts for agitator assembly and/or for the assembly of these parts to create agitation equipment. This includes the confirmation for accuracy both before assembly and after assembly to ensure proper tolerance and adherence to MixPro Quality Assurance Program.

B)

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES AND KEY RESULTS:

Identify the key areas where the incumbent is accountable for achieving results. For each area, briefly describe the results expected. Do not note all the individual steps in tasks, but rather stress the end result. For each statement, ask "what is done" and "to what purpose". (Note: typical position will have five to eight key accountabilities).

1) Confirming the suitability of the piece of material, whether pre-fabricated (welded) or raw sourced, for the machining operation required.

2) Ensuring the finished part is suitable for use in the next stage of fabrication or assembly by verifying the actual dimensions to the fabrication drawing of that part.

3) Ensure the part or assembly is of the highest quality possible from the machining or assembly stage of fabrication.

4) Ensure the work area and equipment are kept clean and creates a safe work environment.

5) Other duties as may be assigned.

C)

WORK RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS WITHIN THE COMPANY:

Who are the major contacts within the company and what is the purpose of these contacts?

CONTACT

PURPOSE

Production personnel Collaborate and troubleshoot the manufacture or assembly of the parts with regards to quality and conformance to the manufacturing drawing.

Design Team Collaborate and detail any deficiencies in the fabrication drawings for this position.

Shop Supervisor As a direct report.

D)

CONTACTS OUTSIDE THE COMPANY:

Who are the main contacts outside the company and what is the purpose of these contacts?

CONTACTS

PURPOSE

None

E)

PROBLEM SOLVING:

Describe the principal problems typically solved by the incumbent in this position. (the biggest "headaches; most complex issues).

Determining that the manufacturing drawing contains the appropriate information to allow the safe manufacture of the part assigned.

Ensuring the part / material to be machined has no issues (ie. holes not too close to edge of material; raw material quality) with regards to the final creation of the piece to be machined.

Determining the manufactured / purchased parts received are suitable for the assembly operation.

Ensuring the equipment is kept in good operating fashion and is safe for operation.

F)

NATURE OF DECISION MAKING:

Identify the decisions the incumbent in this position is expected to handle independently and decisions the incumbent would refer to others for approval.

INDEPENDENT

APPROVAL REQUIRED

- Final part measurements comply - Changing the drawing detail to ensure the with manufacturing drawing part can be machined

- Suitability of part to be machined - Changes in quality of part
or assembled

G)

PLANNING RESPONSIBILITY:

identify the position's involvement in short and / or long term planning activities.

SHORT TERM

None.

LONG TERM

None

PART II: PERTINENT STATISTICS

A) Dollar magnitude the position impacts (eg. operating budget, sales volume, payroll, purchases, inventory, costs of goods, etc.)

Considerable. Difficult to quantify. Poor quality and poor attitude can significantly effect costs of goods.

B) Number of personnel supervised:

Managerial, Technical, Professional: 0

Clerical, Administrative Support: 0

Production: 0

Total: 0

C) Sales territory:

Not applicable.

PART III: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

A)

SKILL FACTOR:

Knowledge:

Education

Graduate of a college or industrial institute machining course.

Minimum Skills

Above average accuracy with numbers and details Pleasant demeanor Good interpersonal skills Sound manufacturing ability above average understanding of machining operation knowledge with machine repair / maintenance knowledge with manufacturing standards and tolerances knowledge of safe working practices WHMIS trained

Experience:

5 to 7 years in a manufacturing environment.

B)

EFFORT FACTOR:

Mental: The amount of mental or intellectual stress that must be exerted to perform this job.

High accuracy required; tight timelines; large volume of work; concentration on detail; variety of individuals and personalities in the workplace; fast paced environment.

Physical: The type(s) of physical demands required to perform this job.

Noise from the fabrication environment; long periods in one position (standing); physical demands typical of a manufacturing environment (ie. lifting, standing, etc.).

C)

RESPONSIBILITY FACTOR:

Complexity: The types and levels of difficulty that are dealt with in this position.

The quality impact of the final product can be greatly affected by the incumbent's capabilities. Significant cost impacts can result from poor or delinquent actions during the machining and/or assembly processes. The difficulty and the nature of these problems are fairly straight forward and simplistic in the solution of the problem. (Ask!)

There is presently a Quality Assurance Program in place which deals with non-conforming parts which eliminates any decision making requirements from the incumbent. Interpersonal skills are greatly advantageous.

Accountability / Impact: The impact of this job on the company.

The quality of the work performed by this job function directly impacts:Quality of the piece produced. Profitability of goods produced. Production performance. Warranty and guarantees.

The incumbent in the position is expected to achieve results in the following areas: (check appropriate items)

____X___ Financial Results _______ Confidentiality

________ Public Relations ___X___ Employee Relations

________ Client / User Relations ___X___ Safety of Others

____X___ Use of Physical Resources Other:_____________

D)

WORKING CONDITIONS FACTOR:

The environmental conditions associated with this position and it's performance.

Noise from manufacturing, temperature (ie. moderates with the exterior climate).