Centerless Grinder Operator

Fontana•Burbank, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates one or more centerless grinding machines to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metalwork pieces to blueprint specifications by performing specific duties.

Requirements

Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in the timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions
Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
Oral Communication-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negatives situations; listens and gets clarification as needed; responds well to questions
Written Communication-Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
Judgement-Displays a willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions
Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Attendance and Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information one on one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a machine shop environment, preferably in aerospace manufacturing

Responsibilities

Reads blueprint and job order to product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground, and tooling instructions such as grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used
Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles using wrenches
Dresses grinding wheels to specifications
Moves controls to set specified grinding speeds, feed rates, and spacing between wheel faces
Positions and secures work rest at specified height
Lifts and positions work piece manually or with hoist and secures it between wheels and on work rest
Starts machine and observes operation
Verifies dimensions of ground work piece for conformance to specifications
Changes worn grinding wheels
Sets up automatic work feeding device