Centerless Grinder Operator - 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corporation•Irvine, CA

46d

About The Position

Business Profile: PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application; we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for the automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets. PCC Fasteners products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies. This enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever needed. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve. Location Profile: Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements, including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM. Position Summary: Under moderate supervision, The Centerless Grinder Level II, efficiently operates a centerless grinder(s) to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal work pieces to blueprint specifications.

Requirements

Minimum three-year experience in the operation of centerless grinding machines.
Ability to fully read blueprints in English, inspect parts and obtain reference information from detail prints.
Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.
Inspect the first article and maintain the quality during the production of the lot.
Monitor the machine for proper operation, lubrication, and coolant level.
Check the condition of the grinding wheels.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Mathematical Skill- Must have basic Mathematical skills such as Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Measure lengths and distances and Calculate areas, volumes, and weights. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Blueprint Reading & Interpretation- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret the following in English reliably: drawing terms; call outs; symbols and/or descriptions; types of lines; front view; side view; top view; section view; types of radii; tolerances (min. and max.); external/internal thread; surface finish; fastener-related specifications.
Basic Visual & Dimensional Inspection- Demonstrate the ability to inspect parts reliably using the following tools: caliper (dial and digital); micrometer (stand, blade, and disk); dial drop indicator; test indicator; comparator; pin gage; gage block set; any functional gages applicable to the operator. Must have the ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
Workmanship -Demonstrate the ability to identify and take appropriate action to prevent, correct, or reject the following conditions on die and tools parts: cracks, nicks, scratches, and dents.
Communication -Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with team members to achieve cooperation and assistance to resolve problems and attain maximum productivity.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated individual who can work independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to

Responsibilities

Operate a centerless grinding machine to produce parts accordingly to specifications and instructions.
Dress wheel to obtain proper finish and effective removal of stock.
Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.
Analyze the best grinding method, given work material. Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles with wrenches.
Positions and secures work rest at a specified height, using wrenches.
Lift and position the workpiece manually or with a hoist and secures it between wheels and on the work rest.
Starts machines and observes operation. Verifies the dimension of the groundwork-piece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gauges.
Changes worn grinding wheels, using wrenches. May set up automatic work feeding device.
Reports malfunctioning machines to the Lead or Supervisor.

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