Grinder-Temp-Multiple Shifts Available

UCT is seeking an experienced and talented Grinder to join our team in Austin, TX! The Grinder is responsible for grinding operations in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper machine setup, selection, and use of grinding wheels.
• Removes excess coating within specified tolerances minimizing taper, chatter, or defects.
• Inspects product to determine if the process is complete.
• Completes part router paperwork, updates tracker, and moves the part to the next department.
• Performs daily, routine, and preventive maintenance of all tools and equipment.
• Documents all issues and informs supervision.
• Follows all safety rules and policies.
• Completes all housekeeping tasks in the work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential job function.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operates grinding machines to assemble products and produce parts to established blueprint and engineering specifications.
• Grinds and blends steel to prepare for paint or powder.
• Selects, mounts, attaches, and calibrates a variety of attachments to grind angles, contours, lines, spheres, etc. onto surfaces.
• Experience in grinding holding tolerances preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, quality-focused, and willing to learn.
• General knowledge of operating hand tools, portable power tools, and bench tools.
• Ability to read and interpret written information and follow directions.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirement:
Work Experience:

• 1 years of experience with hand grinders/belt grinders.
• Experience working around machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Criteria:
Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit/stand for sustained periods of time.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to noise levels.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, and debris.
• Subject to vibrations.
• The worker has protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

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UCT *offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
UCT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person