Grinding Operator

Description Summary: Capable of performing all tasks and duties associated with manual and honing (superfinishing) machines and processes. This includes machine set up, operation, and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ø Measuring and dimensioning with highly accurate instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gages, depth gages, etc. Ø Proper machine set up, selection, and use of grinding wheels. Ø Accurate removal of excess coating within specified tolerances minimizing taper, chatter, or defects. Ø When required, hone product per procedure to required finish.

Ø Accurately inspect product to determine if process is complete. Ø Complete part router paperwork, and move part to next department. Ø Daily, routine, and preventive maintenance of all tools and equipment. Ø Document all NCMR issues and inform the quality department. Ø Follow all safety rules and policies as outlined in the Safety Manual.

Ø Regularly complete all housekeeping tasks in work area. Ø Any other duties or responsibilities determined by the manager. Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications, and Licenses: Strong basic mathematics skills and ability to understand dimensionality. Good oral communication skills. Experience with overhead and jib crane preferred.

Experience in driving gas or electric forklifts is preferred. Competencies:

• Analytical thinking
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Integrity
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Self-Motivated Requirements Physical Requirements: Must have the physical attributes to perform job duties unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Willing to work overtime when requested by management.Ability to lift 50 pounds.EOE This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restricts the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company’s