Grinder

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•San Leandro, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates various types grinding machines to remove parting lines, fins, snags, gates, risers, and other undesirable metal from castings in accordance with quality standards. Ensures that documentation, tooling and parts are correctly matched to paperwork. The objective is to set up and operate various grinding machines to remove any metal necessary to meet visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
Possess eye to hand coordination to perform grinding operation to within .005 inch on all surfaces.
Must pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps: Read and interpret department paperwork instructions, Recognize over/under size parts before grinding, Grind parts to specified dimensions, Complete steps a, b and c in a time frame acceptable as a production rate. The practical test shall consist of at least ten different shop numbers.
Have a zero-scrap rate (parts that cannot be reworked) and a rework rate of less than 2.5 percent and a production rate average of at least 700 parts per day.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in caustic metals, respirators, and training.
Displays a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training.

Responsibilities

Follow established housekeeping and safety practices.
Complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
Log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per part grade levels.
Select and mount proper belts for grinders, as required for operation.
Operate various types of grinding equipment.
Interact with qualified welders to replace missing metal – according to OPC’s and QCP’s.
Adjust equipment to obtain optimum running condition, being mindful of alloy cross contamination.
Inspect own parts for surface finish, distortion and imperfections such as scratches, uneven surface, non-consistent curvature, or other non-acceptable condition.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, meets all production and quality standards.
Look up location of grinding fixtures and makes small handheld fixtures if none available.
Grind contours to tolerances of +/ 0.005 inch, and blend gate traces, welds, or plus metal so that castings meet Tech Card RMS requirements.
Demonstrate cooperation when assistance is needed by management and possess the ability to train incoming personnel and basically run the department efficiently with minimal outside assistance.
Determine if a grinding belt, after extended use, is still serviceable for other shop numbers or machine grinding operations.
Consistently notify the supervisor immediately when the workload is low.
Recognize and communicate production problems to your supervisor.
Demonstrate safe and efficient handling of all tools, dies, equipment and forklift, as applicable, to prevent damage.
Perform all other duties assigned.