Machine Operators - Precision MFG – Metals
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Position Summary:
Sets up and operate one or more centerless grinding machines to grind external cylindrical or tapered surfaces of rotating metal, aluminum, plastic workpieces to blueprint specifications, following instructions and applying knowledge of grinding procedures.
Essential Functions:
 

• Reads blueprint and job order for product specifications, such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
• Lifts and positions workpiece manually or with hoist, and secures it on work rest. 
• Starts machine and observes operation.
• Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gauges.
• Changes worn grinding wheels, using wrenches.
• Set up any of the accessories required to perform grinding operation.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
• Inspects and measures parts to maintain statistical process control charts as needed.

 Qualifications / Requirements:
 

• Experience: Vocational education, manufacturing work experience, or apprenticeship in an industrial environment.

 

• Physical Demands:

• Constantly exerts up to < 3 lbs pounds of force to move objects
• Frequently exert 5 to 10 pounds of force
• Occasionally exert 15 to 30 pounds of force
• Rarely exert 50 pounds of force with lifting assistance
• Standing, walking, pushing, turning, bending, and pulling at waist level

 

• Visual Acuity: Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

 

• Hearing Ability: Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes necessary to take appropriate action

• Working Conditions:

• Normal noise levels from operating machines
• Exposure to oils and cutting fluids – rubber gloves provided as needed
• May be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

 Performance Criteria:

• Manufactures quality parts
• Produces parts in a timely manner as compared to historical data.
• Identifies/reports problems with machine or machining process to scrap
• Maintains a flexible outlook in operating equipment avoid
• Prepares paperwork accurately
• Participates in the continuous process improvement program
• Abides by company values
• Maintains a good attendance record