Grinder [Off Shift|Mon - Thurs|10hrs]

POSITION SUMMARY

Set up and operate department equipment such as OD and ID grinders, CNC and/or manually operated, to perform a series of machining operations production materials.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and a high-performance workforce through positive employee relations.
• Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.
• Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.
• Set up and operate grinding equipment
• Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions and standard charts to obtain such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Operate hand tools as needed in a safe and efficient manner
• May need to operate overhead crane, forklift, and/or hand trucks as necessary
• Determine correct grinding wheel to use to achieve required finish; be able to measure finish using micrometers and other associated tools 

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.
• Meets on-site attendance requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Work Experience: 

• 1 – 3 years’ experience running grinding equipment (CNC and/or manual)
• 1 – 3 years’ experience manufacturing environment

Education and Skills: 

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Ability to properly use micrometers and other measuring devices to determine finish and tolerances
• Ability to properly use a tape measure
• Familiarity with grinding stones, grinding wheels, grinding tapes; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with grinding equipment and machine work
• Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:

• Position may require person to be on their feet to 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties
• Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds infrequently
• Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment 
• Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to speak, write and understand English fluently