3rd Shift - Grinding Operator- I (EZ Grind)

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate machines, achieving specifications including quality and throughput.
• Implement continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform ERP system transactions.
• Perform required daily maintenance to equipment and tools.
• Work from procedures and prescribed operation sequences to achieve parts per print and quality specifications.
• Monitor, observe and listen to machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Ensure work piece is being properly lubricated and cooled; coolant lines properly located.
• Monitor process and specifications.
• Notify supervisor and/or department Lead Person of discrepancies.
• Perform own part inspection during grinding process to measure work piece to check to match specs, using measuring instruments such as microscope, optical comparator, micrometer, caliper, dial indicators and gauges.
• Communicate with co-workers, members of other shifts, technical leader, team leader and/or supervisor to transfer and receive instructions and information.
• Perform 1st piece and In-process inspections for self.
• Record measurements per inspection plans and methods indicated.
• Simultaneously to grinding operation, perform a variety of secondary operations as required ex: cleaning parts, cleaning work areas and assisting others within the department.
• Machine materials other than metal, such as composites, plastic, and rubber.

Qualifications

• Experience operating grinding equipment helpful.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, aerospace, machinery, metals are desired.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to use measurement and inspection tools.
• Good work habits, adherence to attendance requirements, strong workmanship and a positive attitude are required as well as an ability, desire and flexibility to perform a variety of machining operations and other functions within manufacturing as needed.