Division Information
The Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands, located in Orange County, CA, is a major manufacturer and supplier of residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, faucets, and commercial locksets and doors, with a portfolio of renowned brands, including Kwikset®, Weiser®, Baldwin®, National Hardware®, Pfister™, EZSET®, and Tell. We have a history and reputation of blending trend-leading designs with game-changing innovation to deliver an exceptional consumer experience, earning #1 market share on most of our lines. If you’re passionate about home improvement—and maybe have a pin board or two of design ideas on your favorite app—this may be a great place for you.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Change punching tools and dies as required.5%
- Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures. 10%
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools. 5%
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.5%
- Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.10%
- Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.10%
- Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences.20%
- Lift work pieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes.10%
- Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.5%
- Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.15%
- Other assigned tasks at direction of Supervision.5%
Education and Experience Profile
High school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience.
Required Skills
- Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, drawings.
- Problem solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail and follow up skills
- Ability to work well with limited supervision.
Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment. Safety toe shoes/boots are required for this position.
Job Reference: US17132