Grinder Operator - Production 2nd shift

Essential Functions -

• Operate cranes and hoists effectively and safely, transporting castings to and from machines using an air hoist and/or cranes.
• Remove excess metal from castings using pneumatic hand grinding or stand grinding equipment.
• Inspect the castings to ensure quality.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on the tools and production equipment daily to ensure safe operating condition.
• Communicate with other grinders, forklift drivers and machinists to increase the flow of product to the Finish Department.
• Complete production requirements on a daily and weekly basis.
• Become trained in Lock-out/Tag-out and other applicable safety programs if required.
• Lift and move parts and objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; frequently moves and positions parts and objects weighing up to 100 lbs. in difficult work positions.
• Use hand tools such as hammers, pry-bars, wrenches etc. safety and properly.
• Stack parts properly and safely on floor or skids as directed.
• Inspect hooks, slings, chains, cranes and hoists to make sure they are in safe operating condition and lifting devices are not used in excess of weight limits.
• Inspect grinders and other tools to ensure they are in safe operating condition.
• Perform and assist with general housekeeping and cleaning of area, department and plant on a daily basis.
• Keep work area clean, organized and in safe condition.
• Other activities as may be assigned in order to maintain production requirements of the department or plant. Work assignments will be made at the discretion of management.

Qualifications –

• Must be able to read, communicate and understand instructions in the English language
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time
• Must actively engage in safe working practices
• Must be able to tolerate hot working conditions and a loud environment
• Must be comfortable working in small spaces
• Previous experience utilizing basic hand tools, hoists, and tape measure preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply
• Previous foundry experience a plus

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Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)