Grinder Operator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Determine grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be usedUse proper wheel guards on all grinding machinesMount flap disks; Check flap disks and belts for wearInspect and maintain grinding equipment for conformance with safety regulationsLift or hoist workpiecesCorrect issues related to safety before performing operationsPrioritize production runs to maintain production schedulesEnsure optimum machine performance by changing worn flap disks and belts as neededInspect all finished parts for imperfections and overall qualitySort and stack finished parts on pallets; Place filled pallets in designated spotResolve quality and mechanical problems; Repair minor issues/adjust equipment as neededComplete lock out/tag out procedures as required by OSHATroubleshoot issues as they arise and call technical support as neededClean grinder and work space daily; Organize work space; Scrap all non-usable partsPerform other tasks or duties as assignedALL EMPLOYEESMaintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with co-workers and managementContinue to grow and learn new skills and knowledge; Continue to identify personal areas of improvement in a positive manner to achieve personal goalsComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalent qualificationAbility to use thinking and reasoning to solve problemsExcellent time management skills to complete tasks efficientlyExcellent attention to detailWORKING CONDITIONSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or hold objects. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl or balance. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee isoccasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. DIRECT REPORTSNONE. Grinder Operators report directly to Shop Foreman.