Grinder/Finisher

POSITION SUMMARY The Grinder is responsible for operating grinding machines during the assembly and manufacturing process to perform precision smoothing, polishing, or grinding. The Grinder will utilize quality standards while achieving maximum efficiency. The Grinder is a member of the Fabrication team. This position reports to the Fabrication Lead. JOB FUNCTIONS Include the following, but other duties may be assigned. and#149; Read and interpret blueprints in order to smooth, polish or grind parts. and#149; Communicates effectively to the immediate supervisor the status of needed parts to grind units. and#149; Selects, calibrates, and uses a variety of grinding machine attachments and other standard manufacturing equipment. and#149; Deburrs, buffs or polishes materials to specifications. and#149; Examine work pieces for defects ensure conformance to specifications. and#149; Ensures that safety devices are operative. and#149; Operate standard hand and power grinding tools. and#149; Utilize any specialized tooling that is required in the respective area. Complete any required certifications for specialized tooling. and#149; Work at different workstations in production on an as-needed basis. and#149; Ensure all activities comply with company and ISO policies and procedures. and#149; Utilize Shop Floor Manager (SFM) labor reporting. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE and#149; High school education or equivalent. and#149; A minimum of one (1) year experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience. and#149; Strong mechanical aptitude. and#149; Solid verbal communication skills. and#149; Ability to follow directions and work independently. and#149; Demonstrated attention to detail. and#149; Proven ability to use general measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, angle finders, and metal thickness gauges. VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE and#149; Trade school training highly preferred. and#149; Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. and#149; Able to operate a forklift truck and overhead crane. REPORTING TO THIS POSITION and#149; No direct reports. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers, handle, or grasp; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Vision abilities required. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds using a crane for assistance. Normal working schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00am EST to 4:30pm EST; occasional overtime and weekend hours required at times. The noise levels in some manufacturing facilities frequently may exceed the normal dBA. The employee is required to wear all necessary personal protective equipment (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, masks, etc.) while working or when walking through the plant. In addition, the employee may be required to wear a respirator and/or dust mast depending on the nature of work performed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.