Centerless Grinder Opr III - MNF - Grinding

Hourly Job Description Position Title Centerless Grinder Operator Classification Non-Exempt Function/Department Burbank MNF-Grinding Location  Burbank-Saturn Fasteners Reports to Title: Grinding Department Lead Original Issue Date 4/16/2024 Revision Date/Rev #     Position Summary Sets up and operates one or more centerless grinding machines to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metalwork pieces to blueprint specifications by performing specific duties   Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:   Reads blueprint and job order to product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground, and tooling instructions such as grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles using wrenches Dresses grinding wheels to specifications Moves controls to set specified grinding speeds, feed rates, and spacing between wheel faces Positions and secures work rest at specified height Lifts and positions work piece manually or with hoist and secures it between wheels and on work rest Starts machine and observes operation Verifies dimensions of ground work piece for conformance to specifications Changes worn grinding wheels Sets up automatic work feeding device Qualifications-Education/Experience   Required:   Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others Oral Communication-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negatives situations; listens and gets clarification as needed; responds well to questions Written Communication-Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information Judgement-Displays a willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly Attendance and Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent Qualifications-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LanguageSkills-Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information one on one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization Mathematical Skills-Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Preferred: Prior experience in a machine shop environment, preferably in aerospace manufacturing Travel Requirements   0% Working Environment   How much exposure to the following environmental conditions: (Amount of time is indicated in the boxes below). Exposure to Environmental Conditions   None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)         Work near moving mechanical parts.         Work in high precarious places.         Fumes or airborne particles         Toxic or caustic chemicals         Outdoor weather conditions         Extreme cold (non-weather)         Extreme heat (non-weather)         Risk of electrical shock         Work with explosives.         Risk of radiation.         Vibration         Exposure to Noise   Very quiet (examples: forest trail isolation booth for hearing test)   Quiet (examples: library private office)   Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic)   Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department large earth-moving equipment)   Very loud (examples: jack hammer work front row at rock concert) Environmental Conditions Work Environment-The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Physical Demands   How much time is spent performing the following physical activities: (Amount of time is indicated in the boxes below). Physical Activities - Amount of Time Physical Demands-The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing       x Walking   x     Sitting x       Using Hands to finger, handle, or feel       x Reach with hands and arms       x Climb or balance x       Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl x       Talk or Hear       x Taste or smell x       Lifting Ability - Amount of Time   None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds.       x Up to 25 pounds     x   Up to 40 pounds x       Up to 100 pounds (with assistance) x       More than 100 pounds with Assistance x       Vision Requirements x Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)   Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)   Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) x Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) x Depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) x Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)   No special vision requirements. 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