Grinder - 2nd Shift

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita,California,United States

About IMI

IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.

Position Summary

Performs precision grinding operations on valves components using horizontal and vertical manual grinders by performing the following duties.

Supervisory Responsibility

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

 Key responsibilities of this position include (other responsibilities may be assigned)

·         Set up and operate a variety of production grinding machines, such as, O.D. Grinder, I.D. Grinder, Universal Grinder, Vertical Grinder, Blanchard Grinder.

·         Perform general grinding operations to specified tolerances and finishes on component parts and products of any material.

·         Select, dress and shape grinding wheels to desired contour.

·         Use a variety of grinding wheels, measuring instruments and fixturing devices.

·         Select feeds and speeds.

·         Operate jib crane.

·         Work from blue prints, sketches, and process sheets, written and verbal instruction. 

·         Detect and report discrepant operations and defective materials.

·         Keep work area, machinery, and equipment clean and orderly.

·         Maintain necessary records. 

·         Follow shop order instructions.

·         Perform TPM’s.

·         Cross train in other processes and equipment. 

Qualifications and Required Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Must use various types of inspection equipment, such as, micrometers, calipers, gages, scales, dial indicators, protractor, and verniers.

·         Must have knowledge of surface finishes.

·         Must have the ability to set up own machine using fixtures and tooling.

·         Must have knowledge of different types of grinding wheels and how they are best used on various types of materials.

·         Must be able to dress and shape grinding wheels to contour needed.

Education and/or Experience:                                             

·                    High School diploma or equivalent

·                    Certified Quality Inspector Certificate is desirable; or 

·                    2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

·           The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·           While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

·           Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: