Grind Operator

Job Description

Operator Job Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains centerless grinder.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Maintains inventory of completed products.
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Performs in-process quality checks such as first article inspection and inspecting work in progress to maintain dimensions and quality using micrometers and gauges.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning and makes required adjustments.
• Performs a variety of tasks such as counting, cleaning, transferring of parts.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements

• Ability to use measuring instruments (micrometer and calipers).
• Ability to handle physical workload which includes: the regular exposure to noise and oils and varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift/pull up to fifty (50) pounds, to stand for long periods of time, and to wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints for various size screw and bolt blanks.
• Ability to read and write, perform basic arithmetic and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week (M-F 6 am-2:30 pm).
• Occasional overtime work may be required to meet business demands.
• Will be exposed to diverse manufacturing environments, noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and non-hazardous material.
• Safety: Proper PPE to be worn while on the shop floor, including safety glasses, hearing protection, long pants, steel toe boots; no loose or baggy clothing.

Benefits

• Good pay is dependent on experience and skill level.
• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision options.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are available.
• Vacation time, paid holidays, Yearly Bonus if company is profitable.

Company Information

• Level 1 Fasteners is a small family-owned company founded in 1959.
• We manufacture high-quality, low lot size, custom fasteners for defense, oil, gas and aerospace industries.
• We have long term contracts from the department of defense to manufacture fasteners for aircraft carriers and submarines.
• We are located in Huntington WV.