J-701 Grinder

Job Title:    Grinder
Reports to:    Plant Manager
Job Type:    Hourly-Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:  Operates bench grinders, hand tools and other equipment to finish and protect parts.

REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES
•    Operates grinding equipment and wheelabrator to finish parts.
•    Applies oils and other protective coatings as specified or instructed.
•    Operates forklift to move pallets or containers of parts to various departments or areas of the shop. 
•    Checks grinding equipment for usability and safe operation.
•    Cleans and maintains orderly work area. 
•    Upkeep and cleanliness of work areas.
•    Follow company safety & security guidelines
•    Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
•    Other duties as needed.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  

DESIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
•    Previous experience 

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL TRAINING (to be provided, if necessary)
•     On the job training to be provided, as needed, including:
•    Use of barcode and computer equipment to log in to work orders
•    Forklift operation
•    Use of general grinding equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee may be required to do the following: climbing into and out of equipment; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands, fingers and feet to operate tools and equipment; lifting up to 30 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.  The employee is frequently required to sit while performing the duties of this job (approx. 70%) walk (30%) stand (0%).  The employee is expected to lift or move materials (5% of workday) 

MENTAL DEMANDS
Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; reading and interpreting information; judging distances and accurately; following oral and/or written directions; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards

WORK ENVIROMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. This means the individual must not pose a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties may be assigned and/or reassigned as needed and/or instructed by department manager, general manager or other supervisor.

Disability /Veteran / EOE

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FabCorp/Hammonds is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity status as a protected veteran, or disability.