Process Inspector (Union)

Purpose

This position is responsible for visually inspecting in-process forgings to detect surface defects. Remove these defects with air grinder, hi-cycle grinder, and swing frame grinder. Operate blast, ceramic and machines.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive job assignments and instructions (Process Sheets) from supervisor.
• Inspect forgings surface defects, using air grinder, hi-cycle grinder, swing frame and grinder as appropriate, inserting proper cutting wheel to performs operations correctly.
• Blend ground area on surface of forging.
• Ask supervisor to check work for acceptance or rejection if defect seems to extend beyond tolerance.
• Operate air grinder, hi-cycle grinder, swing frame grinder, to perform specified operations.
• Operate blast and ceramic machines.
• Perform any other duty of a similar or related natures as directed by supervision.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Record and maintain proper paperwork.

Knowledge And Training

Requires training to be able to operate hand grinders and blasting equipment. Must be able to recognize a wide variety of surface defects and to select proper tool to remove defect.

Skills And Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of easily developed physical skills to do free hand grinding in a number of ways to grind in hard-to-reach areas on forgings with irregular contours.
• Occasional heavy work when handling and turning heavy forgings.
• Has use of electric cranes and hoists for lifting and moving forgings.
• Closes visual concentration required to observe all defects.

Working Conditions And Possible Hazards

• Stands at bench holding hand grinder much of the time.
• May have to work in awkward, twisted positions on some grinding.

Pay And Benefits

The range of pay for this role is $24.19 to $32.03 US Dollar (USD) hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 40 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.