Grinder/Polisher Join an award-winning workplace of energetic, talented people, and be on one of the best work teams in the Chicagoland area! We are devoted to having a workplace that supports each of our team members in making high quality products and working together to be the best at what we do. We are a sheet metal fabrication and machining company specializing in stainless steel, servicing the Midwest. Our customers are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) that are primarily in the food processing, food packaging, environmental, and pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on our customer responsiveness which has made us successful for a number of years. Benefits Offered Include: Medical DentalVisionShort and Long Term Disability Paid Time Off9 Annual Paid Holidays 401k Retirement PlanWeekly Pay Period Grinder/Polisher Responsibilities: Review the finishing notes on prints and translate these requirements into a plan for the completion of the work. Determine the appropriate and most efficient grinding tools and supplies to achieve the finishing and polishing work that meets customer requirements and industry/ACE standards. Responsible for all process controls to meet product quality standards and to achieve overall finish attributes and aesthetics. Maintain distortion and dimensional control while in the grinding process and make adjustments as needed including straightening and leveling of welds. Share responsibility for communication across grinding/polishing and welding regarding fabrication sequencing and quality control issues Participate in visual work instructions development activities as needed. Responsible for grinding/abrasives equipment utilization and knowledge to maximize their life cycle and performance. Participate in continuous improvement activities generating improvements to grinding capabilities and performance. Coordinate with Welding to maintain paperwork and required QC tracking, including routing, document critical inspection features, work completed, etc. Perform daily and ongoing preventative maintenance on tools and equipment Projects as assigned.
Safety Responsibilities:- Always wear personal protective equipment when in the plant
- Participate in all required safety training and perform as trained
- Speak up when you see something happening that is not safe
Qualifications:- Material handling and crane operation 2 years previous experience polishing stainless steel
- Knowledge of the grinding process, grinding tools and supplies
- Knowledge of the polishing process, polishing tools and supplies
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
