JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Set up and operate Horizontal Grinder to machine surfaces of semi-finished plates, rails and other work to size specified on process/grinding sheet. Maintain tooling, machinery and work area as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Set up and simultaneously operate two Horizontal Grinders using established procedures to machine the surfaces and or outside edges of semi-fished plates, rails and other work such as channel pockets and depth parting lines in order to provide a finished surface to tolerance and size specified on process/grinding sheet.

2. Determine proper set up requirements by reviewing the process sheet, set up machine to perform work, lay out and load work on machine.

3. Compare material to be machined with process sheet to ensure the material is the proper length, width, thickness, and type before machining. Group plates of similar thickness for simultaneous grinding as required.

4. Inspect work in progress and completed work using various micrometers, tapes and other measuring devices.

5. Report deviations and problems to supervisor and assist in correcting problems as needed.

6. Perform re-work as required.

7. Ensure grit separation system is operating and functioning and report problems to Maintenance Department.

8. Accurately record and/or enter necessary job data by clocking in and out on each job as required.

9. Maintain tooling, equipment and machinery in good working order. Maintain machine and work area in a clean and safe manner.

10. Prepare completed job for movement to next scheduled operation and ensure job is moved to proper location.

11. Perform other duties related and appropriate to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirements

High School Education or GED equivalent

Minimum Experience, Abilities Required and Special Requirements

Possess the ability to use measuring devices and tools. Requires previous experience in similar or related jobs, votech or technical school for 6 months to a year.

Physical Requirements of the Job

Possess ability to perform sustained physical effort: standing, walking, lifting, bending, stretching, squatting, and frequently working with average and heavy weight material up to 50 pounds using hand and eye coordination. Physically agile enough to change grinding wheel when needed

Mental Requirements of the Job

Reading, simple math calculations, withstanding moderate amounts of stress, the need to concentrate for extended periods of time, the ability to multi-task and the ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

Work Environment

Noisy environment, dirt and mist in work area.

In addition to the skill, education, and other requirements for this position as listed above, all applicants must meet the below criteria:

Applicants must be authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship.
Applicants must possess a current, unexpired, valid driver's license in order to begin working on any assignment with Allied Reliability.

Surface Grinder Operator