Grinder Machine Operator 1st Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Position Summary:  

The Grinder operates a machine to grind metal parts to appropriate standards.  

Schedule:

7a-3p.

Must be ok with overtime when needed.

 

Essential/Key Functions: 

• Grinds metal objects, such as castings, billets, machine parts, and sheet metal subassemblies to smooth or rough-finish objects to specifications  

• Removes excess metal, scratches, or burs by feeding metal pieces against rotating grinding wheel  

• Examines and measures work piece for conformance to standards  

• Selects and mounts abrasive wheels of different grit size to grinder to obtain specified finish on work piece  

• Verify correct product using job traveler. 

• Inspect a wide variety of commercial and manufactured parts for compliance with engineering specifications and Company standards. 

• Use inspection methodology and record all results. 

• Interpret complex drawings, process sheets and Company standards. 

• Work with quality and management on any manufacturing issues/defects. 

• Monitor machine performance and perform preventative maintenance to assure continuity of production. 

• Monitor and ensure all fluid levels are maintained on all equipment. 

• Uses precision measuring tools specific to job. 

• Reads part drawing with sectional views. 

• Utilizes overhead crane to lift, position and transport part. 

• Maintain plant standards in areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, 5S, housekeeping, teamwork and attendance. 

• Recommend improvements for area product and processes. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 

Competencies: 

• Demonstrate personal leadership; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. 

• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress or emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments. 

• Interact professionally when interacting with customers and employees. 

• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions 

• Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 

• Prior experience grinding equipment, machines and products required   

• Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties 

 

 

Minimum (Required) Qualifications: 

• Technical Program Certificate, or 3-5 years of related machine grinder experience or training; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.  

• Must Be able to read blueprints

• must be able to read precision tools

• must be mechanically inclined

 

Physical Demands  

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employe