Cobalt TN Hole Cut Grinder

Job Title: Grinder

Department: Hole cut

Reports To: Department Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary: Prep fiberglass part(s) by grinding, trimming, drilling, and cutting using pre-established measurements, drill guides and templates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Move parts into the grinding booth, pull part from mold.
• Grind, trim, drill and cut parts, using hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools.
• Use proper equipment and processes.
• Layout of options by reading work orders, using prints and/or overlays.
• General housekeeping of tools, area, and department, this includes keeping track of the filter log for the dust chamber
• Work quickly, safely, and efficiently to meet production schedule and tack times.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, on 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.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                                

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

General math skills required.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

Use the drop-down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits:              0 hours
2. Stands:        9 hours
3. Walks:         1 hours
4. Drives:         0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 100(lbs)                      Frequently: 10-20 (lbs)                Occasionally: 50 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:      Right, Constant               Left, Constant
2. Pushing/Pulling:       Right, Frequent               Left, Frequent
3. Fine Manipulation:  Right, Frequent              Left, Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: None                             Left: None

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At Waist:                  Occasional
2. Squatting:                                Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:      None
4. Kneeling On Ground:             Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:   Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses required in plant

Air supplied hood required when grinding/cutting

Hearing protection always required in grinding booth

Typical 10-hour workdays, frequent overtime required.

Annual Pulmonary Function Testing – Medical Clearance to wear a Respirator

Annual Fit Testing – Testing of the Respirator to ensure it fits safety and securely.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.