Operator, Grinding

The Role:

Grinder employees function as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. The primary responsibility of a Grinder is to grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deburr, buff or polish materials to specifications

• Examine materials to ensure conformance to establish standards.

• Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.

• Select files or other abrasives, according to materials, sizes and shapes of workpieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes.

• Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.

• Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.

• Record product and processing data on specified forms.

• Complete the required paperwork.

• Saw/Heat treat and sandblast parts.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to loud noises, machinery with moving parts

• Standing on a concrete floor

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (face shield, ear plugs, safety shoes, and long sleeve or sleeved apron)

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50lbs occasionally without assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

• Working knowledge of computers

• Good mechanical aptitude

• Ability and willingness to follow directions as well as the ability to work independently

• Self-motivated

• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language