Operator/Set-up Thickness Grind
About The Position
This position reports to the Grind Blades Supervisor and is responsible for finishing the grind of drill insert thickness. The role involves setting up and running production, specifically the thickness grinding of high-speed steel and carbide blades. The operator will be responsible for inspecting print dimensions and parts for taper using digital indicator stands, changing grinding wheels and truing wheels as needed, and washing parts. Communication with department leaders regarding application/operation problems and assisting in testing is also a key part of the role. The operator must inspect ground surfaces for size and flatness specifications, access on-line work instructions and charts, and observe and report areas needing attention. Maintaining a high quality level and efficiency rate, working safely, and correctly reporting job transactions are essential. The role also includes filling out NCRs for blades that do not meet quality standards, following the inspection plan, and maintaining low absenteeism/tardiness. A willingness to follow instructions and procedures cooperatively, and the proper use and care of micrometers and calipers, along with the ability to read and understand blueprints, are also required. Planning the flow of product through the cell to keep machines running and meet due dates is part of the job.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Must have completed 90-day probation
- Good math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication
- Detail oriented, good planning and organizational skills
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to lift 32 Lbs
- Able to be on feet for 12 hours with continuous movement
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of finish grinding operations
- Experience with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicator gauges
Responsibilities
- Set-up and run production (thickness grinding of high-speed steel and carbide blades)
- Inspect print dimensions using digital indicator stand
- Inspect parts for taper using digital indicator stand
- Change grinding wheels and truing wheels as required
- Wash parts
- Communicate application/operation problems to department leaders, and assist in testing/problem solving
- Inspect ground surfaces for size and flatness specifications
- Access all on-line work instructions and Charts
- Observe and report all areas that need addressed
- Maintain a high quality level as well as a high rate of efficiency
- Work in a safe manner at all times
- Correct reporting of job transactions
- Fill out NCR for blades that do not meet our quality standards
- Follow inspection plan
- Maintain low absenteeism/tardiness as determined by management
- Willingness to follow instructions and procedures in a cooperative manner
- Proper use and care of micrometers and calipers
- Read and understand blueprints
- Plan flow of product through the cell to keep machines running and to maintain hitting the due dates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
