Shot Blast Operator - 2nd shift (Fort Wayne, IN)
Job Summary
Selects type of hand-held grinding equipment to be used and selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal and attaches to grinder.
Responsibilities
- Operates hand-held grinder and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burrs.
- Deslags parts and polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface.
- Sets up and operates grinding machines by setting controls, placing parts into machine, starting machine, and running parts.
- Performs first-piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using tape measure or appropriate alternate.
- Inspects parts according to C=0 chart. Completes inspection form.
- Completes preventative maintenance on grinding equipment, including but not limited to replacing worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts, greasing and cleaning machines, and checking water and coolant levels.
- Completes maintenance log.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; previous manufacturing experience and/or training preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one.
Mental Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Physical Demands: Regularly stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.