Inspect Grind 2nd & 3rd shift

Metal Technologies•Ravenna, MI

About The Position

The Inspect Grind role works on second shift (2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) or third shift (10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.); both shifts offer a $1.00-per-hour shift premium. The position inspects and finishes castings to meet visual criteria, work instructions, and customer specifications. It operates grinders, automated cells, and a fork truck; identifies and categorizes defects; and performs minor grinder maintenance and general housekeeping. Team members may work in other areas or departments as needed. The employer offers paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, a 401(k) with matching, education assistance, health club reimbursement, and opportunities to advance.

Requirements

Successfully complete the RDI Team Member Selection System.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate safety equipment, follow safe work practices, and operate equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies and procedures.
Visually inspect castings and parts for defects and note variances from visual criteria sheets or customer specifications.
Finish parts to cosmetic standards by removing remaining risers, grinding gate surfaces, and comparing parts with visual criteria sheets and work instructions.
Operate various grinders to remove excess metal from parts.
Operate automated cells to process castings.
Operate a fork truck.
Communicate conveyor-system glitches, casting inconsistencies, quality concerns, maintenance requests, and supply problems to peers and supervisors.
Work in other areas or departments when needed, including shakeout, core set, and melt.
Troubleshoot work-related problems by trying to determine their source.
Use precision-measurement devices and gauge parts when required to ensure compliance with specifications.
Define and categorize defects and determine whether parts should be scrapped.
Perform minor grinder maintenance, including replacing wheels and bits.
Keep the work area clean through general housekeeping duties.