Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions.

With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance.

Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Key Job Responsibilities

Receives work assignment and pouch; checks for required operations; refers to simple drawing to determine requirements.

Reviews computer dispatch list.

• Picks up part and presses against rotating grinding wheel of disc or pedestal grinder to obtain a smooth and even face or specified dimension when required, using jigs or fixtures when available.
• Uses portable power grinder with appropriate grinding or buffing wheel to smooth difficult to reach interior and exterior surfaces;

deburrs, files and wire brushes parts as needed.

Visually inspects pieces for improper grinding, poor material, etc.; sets defective pieces aside and notifies inspector or supervisor of any irregularities;

may count, sort, mark and load material using crane or hoist as needed.

Checks routing, makes out part lot pouches when necessary and arranges to have material moved in and out of department as required;

• When required, uses fork truck to facilitate grinding duties.
• Grinds using portable pneumatic grinder to form chamfer or radius on edges of gear and pinion teeth. Feathers Acme threads.
• Operates blast and wash booth to clean parts.
• Performs liberal tolerance grinding operations on a wide variety of ferrous and nonferrous castings and other parts.
• Dresses or changes grinding wheel as required.
• Lubricates and cleans machine as needed, assists with repair of own machine when required.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including equipment, and performs all assignments in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be able to communicate well within a team structure.
• Previous Grinding Operation experience is strongly preferred. (ie. - Disc grinder; pedestal grinder; portable power grinder;

grinding wheels, etc.).

• Overhead Crane experience (floor operated overhead cranes and hoists) and Fork lift experience is also preferred.
• Various hand tool utilization is very useful. (ordinary hand tools, wire brush; hand broach, etc.).
• Prior Measurement tool experience is a preference. (gauges and other measuring tools.).
• Blueprint Reading is a plus.
• Available for work approximately 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work 2nd Shift.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and be flexible
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality always
• Team oriented
• May be asked to work weekends. Ability to work weekends as necessary.

Last updated : 2024-04-28