Production Grinder SSB1

Mission

To remove gating material, and blend and grind casting surfaces to meet customer specifications.

Principal Accountabilities

• Finish Grinding
• Reviews tech cards and blueprints to determine grinding requirements.
• Determines stock removal requirements and tolerances for removal of gate material or other added metal stock.
• Determines acceptance limits for grinding and blending defects.
• Uses counter-balanced belt grinders, fixed grinders, held-held grinders, air tools, and hand tools including files and mirrors to grind and polish casting areas.
• Wears required protective shields, clothing, wrist supports, glasses and gloves during grinding operations.
• Visually inspects castings during grinding operations to assure compliance with specifications.
• Makes dimensional measurements on specified parts to assure compliance with specifications; marks undersized areas for further inspection.

Safety

• Takes responsibility for and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste.
• Performs minor maintenance and changes belts on equipment.
• Completes logs and records.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• May provide training and work direction to B-level grinders.

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.

Entry Qualifications

• Grinding skills and working knowledge of grinding tools, equipment, and materials.
• OR An equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to follow instructions, read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
• INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE CONTACT WITH OR BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE.