Grinder ID & OD

Summary

The Grinder is responsible for the setting up and operating one or more grinding machines to grind surfaces of metal workpieces to blueprint specifications, following tooling instructions and standard charts and applying knowledge of grinding procedures.

Job Duties

• 6 years of hands on experience operating and setting-up a Grinding machines, preferred.
• Be able to set-up machines by installing and adjusting wheels, attachments, mags, centers, stops, etc.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures involving these machines.
• Strong knowledge of reading drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with very close tolerance and high quality work.
• The ability to execute complex set-ups requiring unique and non-routine methods.
• Solid understanding of metal properties and use of precision/non-precision instruments.
• Must possess strong basic and some complex math skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques is beneficial.
• Understand ID & OD grinding specifications, and best practices. 
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned. 

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the related filed, though prefer candidate who has 5 years of experience in the related filed.
• Must be able to set up and operate ID & OD centerless grinders efficiently.
• Must have good mechanical skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Aerospace experience is preferred.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to alternate standing and sitting for  8 / 12 hours
• Ability to see or correct to 20/20
• Ability to hear
• Ability to distinguish color (pass a colorblind test)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form
• Ability to stoop and bend
• Ability to use arms and hands