CNC Grinder Setup/Operator

Description:

Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:

Set up, adjust and operate CNC Grinder to perform a series of grinding operations, such as Centerless/O.D grinding on components used for the manufacture of precision parts. Follow quality and safety rules and keep work area in a clean condition.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role

• Work from blueprints, process sheets, tooling instructions, and standard charts identify component/manufacturing specifications.
• Efficiently set up, adjust and operate grinding machines within department (i.e. CNC, Manual , OD and Centerless).
• Operates machine by loading and unloading parts and adjust machine settings as needed.
• Verify conformance of machined work-pieces to specifications using gauges and related measuring devises.
• Inspect work for correct dimensions and ensure that company quantity standards are maintained and complete required documentation.
• Compute such data as dimensions, rotation speeds, feed rates, and machining times.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and make appropriate adjustments.
• Work with Manager, Programmer & support teams to resolve problem situations as required.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures, and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications. The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

Position Requirements:

A. Education: High school or equivalent

B. Experience: Manufacturing: 5 years

Proficiency of operating precision grinding machines.

C. Certification(s): N/A

D. Functional Skills: -Must have strong attention to detail

• Demonstrates ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude
• Fundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential

E. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Knowledge of CNC Grinding machines/programming.

F. Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong ability to create/write work instructions and train others.

G. Leadership/Behaviors: Solid collaboration skills, ability to listen to ideas, others, and implement the best enhancements, ability to work with others, be open minded to ideas and try new things. Ability to be positive, conceptualize, and initiate projects effectively. Versatility/flexibility is also key to perform various portions of multiple projects.

H. Culture Match Behaviors: Respectful, honest, and steady personality who handles situations with optimism yet holds people accountable; good listener who can be flexible and invoke great ideas to make the best decisions and agile to move from project to project, or department, to help the organization grow and develop.

Core Values that Apply to All Positions:

• Safety Focused
• Tenacity
• Hard Work
• Selflessness • Teamwork
• Peaceful Coexistence
• Patience
• Perseverance

Equipment Used:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing systems/cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:

• Moderate physical demand required to insert tooling, set up work centers, inspect work pieces and made machine adjustments, which is equivalent to continuously lifting or moving light weight material .
• Ability to stand for up 6-8 hours in one session
• Ability to sit at desk for 2+ hours per day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen as needed throughout the day
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow as needed throughout the day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, employees and peers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, squat, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 35 lbs. sporadically

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is regularly exposed to an office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments, such as safety glasses.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
• Travel: Limited, less than 5%