5731 Deburrer/Grinder - 3rd Shift

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

About the role

The Deburrer-Grinder sets up and operates a disc or uses a pedestal or portable power grinder to prepare castings, forgings, and small weldments. Forms relief on heat-treated gears and pinion teeth using a tooth grinding machine, pneumatic grinder, and sander.

Shift: 3rd (Sunday–Thursday)

Responsibilities

• Receives work assignment and pouch; checks for required operations; refers to simple drawing to determine requirements.
• Picks up part and presses against rotating grinding wheel of disc or pedestal grinder to obtain a smooth and even face or specified dimension when required, using jigs or fixtures when available.
• Uses portable power grinder with appropriate grinding or buffing wheel to smooth difficult-to-reach interior and exterior surfaces; deburrs, files, and wire brushes parts as needed.
• Visually inspects pieces for improper grinding, poor material, etc.; sets defective pieces aside and notifies inspector or supervisor of any irregularities; may count, sort, mark, and load material using crane or hoist as needed.
• Checks routing cards, makes out part lot pouches when necessary, and arranges to have material moved in and out of department as required; requisitions supplies from tool crib.
• Uses forklift or small grinding truck to facilitate grinding duties when required.
• Grinds using portable pneumatic grinder to form chamfer or radius on edges of gear and pinion teeth.
• Performs liberal tolerance grinding operations on a wide variety of ferrous and nonferrous castings and other parts such as hooks, sheaves, sprockets, bevel gears, clutch drums, shipper shafts, collector shoes, cases, and grids.
• Dresses or changes grinding wheel as required.
• Lubricates and cleans machine as needed; assists with repair of own machine when required.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including equipment, and performs all assignments in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, grinders, and various hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and process sheets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• United Steel Workers Local 1114.
• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance eligible on first day of employment.
• Retirement plans to support long-term financial well-being.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement support.
• Generous paid time off.
• 24-hour onsite gym.