Roll Grinder - Huntingdon, TN

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values—Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable—guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together.

Gränges is looking for a Roll Grinder candidate to join our team!

Do you like working in a fast-paced environment, where time flies by?

Do you enjoy being part of a team?

Do you take pride in producing quality work?

BENEFITS START DAY ONE!

Health & Well-Being​

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health​
• Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options​
• 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling​
• Employee assistance program​

Grow with Us​

• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match​
• Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors​
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions​
• Paid technical training and safety certifications​
• Service Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversary​

Family & Engagement​

• Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)​
• Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations​
• College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually)​
• $20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)​

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Note: This is a summary of the compensation and benefit programs available at Gränges Americas Inc. (the “Company”) and does not serve as a statement of eligibility. Official details and eligibility criteria are available in the Company’s official plan documents and/or policies. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the plan(s) or program(s) at any time. This summary shall not be deemed to constitute a contract between the Company and any employee or to be a consideration of or an inducement for the employment of any person. Eligible employees must complete all applicable enrollments within the required timeframes for coverage effective on date of hire.

Job Summary

• Under general supervision, performs Senior Roll Grinder duties. Remove material and finish rolls and knives by turning and grinding operations, utilizing machines and equipment suitable and available for this purpose including but not limited to grinders and lathes. Must perform all duties with a high degree of proficiency. Must perform specific responsibilities as instructed or requested by supervision. Must meet specific performance standards to complete assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Keep work area, tools and equipment clean and orderly.
• Transferring and placing of rolls on the grinding machine.
• Off-loading and loading Rolls onto Transport Trucks.
• Mark each roll to identify the mill or caster from which it was obtained.
• Set up the grinding machine for each operation by centering the roll in place on the machine, determining the size of steady rest needed and making its installation, leveling the roll in the machine, and making other adjustments as indicated by instruments and gauges on the roll grinder machine.
• Set the machine to produce the desired crown.
• Prepare and ascertain that the proper coolants are in the machine and are functioning.
• Examine the rolls and determine the amount of cut needed as indicated by the degree of toughness of the roll.
• Select the proper grit wheel or cutting tools needed to perform the cut and finish and the phases of operation.
• Maintain a close observation during operation for any malfunction or performance.
• Make adjustment in carriage speed, wheel speed, head speed, tarry, overheating, etc. to eliminate feed lines, chatter, ripples, or other undesirable performance on the roll.
• Produce high quality rolls of consistent specified finish in times considered reasonable for the particular roll and finish.

• Use micrometer, gauges, and other instruments to ascertain that the proper crown and finish are obtained on the rolls.
• Wipe rolls clean, apply rust preventive, and wrap the rolls at completion of each operation to protect the finished surface.
• Establish and maintain record of roll number, maker of roll, composition of roll, weight, size, time in mill, reduction of metal on roll, grit wheels used, and any malfunction on rolls or to the equipment.
• Finish rolls requiring special or ultra-high finishes.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Perform other duties as instructed or requested.
• Chocking/Locking and Un-chocking of Rolls of various sizes.

Performance Standards

• Perform assigned Senior Roll Grinder duties according to Maintenance Department practices. Due to the wide range of responsibilities for this position, the department supervisor or Superintendent will make judgment decisions based on their knowledge of tasks needing to be performed.
• Ensure daily tasks are completed in time allotted.
• Ensure daily tasks are performed in compliance with established practices.
• Ensure safety rules are followed.
• Follow established guidelines in relation to attendance, breaks, on call responsibilities, and company policy.
• Report machinery, safety, or personnel issues to supervisor.
• Determine nature of machinery malfunction or breakdown. Advise supervisor to arrange repairs as necessary.
• Recognize safety hazards or unsafe activities of other personnel.
• Report such to offending associate and supervisor for review during scheduled safety talk.
• Recognize misuse, theft or damage of company property and report such to supervisor.
• Support and participate in open communication between supervision and fellow employees.
• Secure necessary supplies to perform assigned duties.

• 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.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Certificate from a secondary technical or vocational school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Computer and other Skills

• Ability to acquire basic computer skills to enter and extract information from computer. Ability to use measuring equipment such as micrometer and tape.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of metal hardness, functioning of all types of grit grinding wheels and cutting tools, the reactions of heat and metal and other basic grinding principles.

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 interpret graphic representations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Working knowledge of problem-solving skills and ability to apply them in a reasonable manner.

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.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and high heat.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Personal protective equipment includes but is not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, long sleeve shirts and hearing protection as required.

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)