MISSION : To remove surface and subsurface defects from castings in order to meet customer specifications. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES : 1- Grinding. Objective: to review inspection paperwork, and grind and blend defect areas on castings; to blend welds to blueprint tolerances. Typical Activities: Reviews x-ray/inspection paperwork, sketches and blueprints to determine grinding requirements. Removes surface and blind cavity defects from castings using rotary files, burrs, abrasives or belts to prepare castings for repair. Blends and reworks repaired areas to specified tolerances; may use hand-held sandblaster. 2- Inspection. Objective: to assure compliance with customer specifications. Typical Activities: Verifies dimensional compliance using micrometers, calipers, ultrasonic testing and similar types of dimensional inspection devices. Performs fluorescent penetrant inspection tests on parts to verify removal of surface and subsurface defects; applies penetrant, lets dry, washes off and inspects for defects. Completes logs and records. Provides work direction and training to junior-level grinders as assigned. 3- Safety. Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices. Typical Activities: Adheres to plant and department safety rules. Safely operates all equipment and tools. Identifies and reports safety problems. May be required to handle hazardous waste. 4- Performs other tasks as directed.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees