Grinder
Reports to: Machining and Welding Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
The Grinder grinds and finishes welded joints as required per specifications for subsequent Painting and Assembly operations. The Grinder completes work quickly, accurately and with a high degree of quality, and follows Company practices for workplace safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Grinder will perform the following duties:
- Grinds welded steel and stainless steel frames to specifications using grinding and sanding tools.
- Reads and understands engineering prints, bills-of-material, materials specifications, and other job specifications.
- Delivers completed frames to Assembly or Paint for subsequent operations.
- Inspects equipment daily before use.
- Sets-up and operates all equipment, ensuring proper and safe operation, to complete the required grinding steps.
- Examines and verifies accuracy of work completed to detect defects and ensure conformance to engineering prints and specifications.
- Cleans and maintains all equipment and tools according to Company standards.
- Cross-trains for supporting roles for personal growth and department support.
- Assists team members enthusiastically and as needed to build strong partnerships.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, based on OSHA safety guidelines, and wears required PPE at all times.
- Keeps regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The Grinder will work daily in the Machine and Weld Shop. Persons in this role regularly operate metal grinding equipment and other equipment such as hand tools and gages. The air in the work environment is moderated, but temperatures may fluctuate from hot to cold depending on the seasons. The department may prove to be very fast paced. The noise level is moderate to high.
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 role.
The Grinder has a physically active role. The employee should be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours, be required to lift materials and use hand tools. The Grinder is expected to have the ability to move arms and hands, and lift and carry materials. The employee needs unimpaired vision to see close, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The Grinder is required to be compliant with and follow OSHA safety standards.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This position is full-time, working first shift Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime may be necessary on occasion to meet the production schedule.
SKILLS:
- Highly knowledgeable in the methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the trade.
- Proficient in the operation of grinding and machine tools and the use of measuring devices.
- Knowledgeable in the proper maintenance of grinding equipment.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- High attention to detail for performing accurate work and checking accuracy.
- Excellent verbal communication.
- Excellent housekeeping and organization.
- Knowledgeable in standards for workplace safety.
- Professionalism and ability to work together with team members to help meet or exceed deadlines.
- Reading comprehension to understand instructions, reports, and specifications.
- Able to read engineering prints.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year prior experience operating grinders or metal forming equipment.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years prior experience in a manufacturing and assembly environment.
- Familiarity with the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.