Machine Operator Grinder

Company Description

Since incorporation in 1975, SinterMet has led the market with superior products, solution-based engineering, on-time delivery and customer service. We've experienced over half of a century marked by successful growth and technical achievements. 

With a name that comes from the combination of the terms sinter and metals, SinterMet has earned its reputation as the industry leader. We continue to supply the vast majority of tungsten carbide rod mill rolls in North America. 

www.sintermet.com

www.leadar-roll.com

Job Description

Utilize industrial grinders, precision measuring tools, and optical comparators to produce tungsten carbide rolls meeting product specifications and Company objectives.

Essential Functions

• Utilize grinding machines to manufacture tungsten carbide rolls to blueprints and work instructions.

• Select, dress, and mount grinding wheel according to specification using hand tools and applying knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.
• Monitor machine operations and operate more than one machine, as needed.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using measuring devices, ensuring that surfaces and measurements meet specifications.
• Read blueprints and utilize hand tools.
• Abide by safety policies and procedures to ensure safe work practices.
• Communicate with coworkers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner. 
• Conform with and abide by all Company regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Production Supervisor, Operations Manager, and/or President & CEO.

​Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with machine tools and equipment such as forklift, cranes, and lifting devices
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Available to work rotating shifts

Qualifications

​Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with machine tools and equipment such as forklift, cranes, and lifting devices
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Available to work rotating shifts

Minimum Experience and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Minimum of one-year experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

This role requires standing for the majority of each shift; however, the employee may occasionally sit, climb, kneel, stoop and/or crouch as necessary. Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds infrequently, as required.

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.

Our Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.