Compensation: $16.00 per hourJob Overview:A Metal Grinder/Finisher, I'm responsible for precision grinding and finishing of metalcomponents. Operate various machines and power tools, following detailed blueprintsto transform metal parts into finished products that meet exact specifications.Responsibilities and Duties:
- Operate various finishing equipment including polishers, sanding instruments,
polishing wheels, buffing wheels, and straight lining machines
- Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and job packets, understanding
dimensions and tolerances for both new and repeat jobs
- Perform grinding and finishing operations on various materials including
stainless steel, aluminum, and cold steel with guidance from grinding lead orfabrication supervisor
- Set up machines according to required procedures using appropriate tooling
- Conduct quality checks according to company standards and maintain inspection
documentation
- Identify and report discrepancies to supervision immediately
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and organize parts in designated areas
- Document process improvements and mark prints for required changes on
production/repeat jobs
- Clock in/out of jobs accurately using Epicor time system
- Assist in other departments as needed
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and emerging
technologiesQualifications:High School diploma or equivalentStrong mechanical aptitudeExperience with precision measuring instrumentsAbility to read and understand technical drawingsPhysical requirementsRequired SkillsStrong knowledge of inspection proceduresAbility to analyze blueprints and drawingsExperience with various metals and their propertiesExcellent problem solving abilitiesStrong team collaboration skillsAbility to maintain consistent quality and production levelsBasic computer skills for documentationWorking Conditions:Some heavy lifting - maximum of 50 pounds, if more you must do two-manliftingRepetitive MotionStanding positionStandard shop environmentResponsibility for equipment, others, and any hazards:Responsible for machine safety and operation using grinders/sanders,tumbler, or timesaverResponsible for correct storage of equipment and suppliesResponsible for personal safety and that of others in your workspaceMinor maintenance as instructedInform the team leader or shift supervisor, or Quality Manager ofbreakdowns or otheroperational abnormalitiesMeasuring Success:Success is measured by the degree of continuous improvement anemployee can demonstrate through agreed-upon measurements:1. Safety - measured by individual's lost workdays and OSHA recordableaccidents and management observation of personal use of safetyequipment.2. Quality - measured by the quality of the product you produce, customercomplaints from the next operator or the end user, internal auditscovering your area, and the amount of scrap/rework you generate.3. Employee relations - measured by the number of times a supervisor isinvolved in the employee complaint resolution process; measured by yourwillingness to promote good work performance and conduct by theEmployee Handbook.4. Attitude/Dedication - measured by tardiness, attendance, willingness towork overtime, proactive approach to work requirements, attention to thejob, minimal wasted time or socializing while you should be working.5. Regulatory Compliance - measured by how you store any oils/chemicalsused during your shift and wearing the seatbelt while using the Towmotor.6. Asset Management - measured by how you care for the equipment youuse.7. Project Management - measured by how efficiently you run a job, correctclocking of the processes (both setup and run), and keeping managementinformed of any foreseeable issues about the safety of the process, thequality of the final product, or the quantity of the final product.8. Training - measured by your willingness to learn new techniques thatmay improve the process and your willingness to learn other machineswithin the shop as needed.9. Reporting - measured by timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.10. Honesty - measured by truth in reporting labor, scrap, material use, andaccidents.