Grinding Operator

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Grinding Operator

@ Westfield Fluid Controls

JOB SUMMARY

• Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Lay out parts to prepare for assembly
• Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions
• Operate grinding equipment
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
• Select production equipment according to product specifications
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
• Operate grinding, polishing, and equipment
• Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications
• Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow
• Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
• Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs
• Repair production equipment or tools
• Replace worn equipment components
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products
• Feed materials or products into or through equipment
• Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures
• Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products
• Clean workpieces or finished products
• Smooth metal surfaces or edges
• Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Operate grinding equipment
• Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications
• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment
• Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
• Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators
• Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas
• Trim excess material from workpieces
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
• Load materials into production equipment
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
• Sharpen cutting or grinding tools
• Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces
• Maintain production or processing equipment
• Repair production equipment or tools
• Record operational or production data
• Select production equipment according to product specifications
• Apply solutions to production equipment
• Clean production equipment
• Clean materials to prepare them for production.

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Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of reading and comprehending ANSI Y 14.5 prints
• Maintain good housekeeping habits
• Maintain required documentation
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing environment compliant to ISO9001:2008 AS9100 experience

Knowledge

• Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Skills

• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://opportunities.ledfaststart.com/global/en/westfield-fluid-controls 

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