Grinding Set Up and Tech

RW Screw•Massillon, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and maintains production quality for grinding equipment, such as infeed, Thru feed and Studer machines. Makes mechanical adjustments and is able to diagnose routine machine problems. Learns to operate and repair machines under the guidance of senior personnel. Devise methods to set-up and machine work pieces.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 2 years’ grinding experience, preferably in a job shop environment.
Understanding of Infeed, Through Feed and Center grinding.
Knowledge of ISO and TS standards and systems
Candidate must have strong troubleshooting abilities, self-motivated, and able to work unsupervised.
Ability to comprehend blueprints and use applicable measuring devices.
Good verbal and written communication skills with company personnel as well as outside contractors and technical support.
Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
Continuous Improvement mentality
Ability to include but not limited to: grasp, grip, pinch, wrist flex/extension, operate foot controls, sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, squat, twist, stair climb, balance, push, pull, and carry.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Infeed, Through Feed and Center grinding including Set-Up

Responsibilities

Load and unload parts for machine operation - Check all controls pre check and safety of operation.
Operate using foot/hand controls.
Load and unload parts using a stand up or sit-down tow motor.
Slide items onto skids using tow motor, no lifting.
Post Inspection.
Evaluate job layout and tooling.
Set up tables, changes wheel and regulate left and right to size specs.
Determine blades to use and set part by measuring and determine diameters.
Set program for Operator.
Make recommendations to improve actual pieces per hour
Complete paperwork any record any issues within the equipment operation.
Complete hourly checks of equipment using company system.
Document results to show actual improvements
Sweep, mop working area.
Wipe down machine, tables and remove any oil spots, loose debris.
Move items <5 #
Establish and direct timely machine preventative maintenance processes and document
Perform regular machine capability studies and either perform or arrange for repairs/re-builds
Assure that improvements made continue to exist
Troubleshoot daily machine operations and work with machine operators to assure production targets planned for are actually achieved
Train machine operators to maintain equipment
Train specified machine operators in setup and troubleshooting skills