Set-up Finish Walter Grinders - Standard Product

POSITION(S): Set up Finish Walter Grinders – Standard Product

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY:  Associate

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:  Grind Blades Supervisor

JOB TITLES REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:  None

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operate and Setup Walter Finish Grind 5-axis grinders on standard product and special items.
• Perform complete inspections using an optical comparator, contracer, and camera
• Create part programs on PC stations utilizing blueprints and data files
• Perform wheel truing on all standard wheel sets, online and offline. Establish wheels on machine for truing, build new wheel stacks.
• Troubleshoot quality-related issues on the grinders
• Run production
• The willingness to follow, and provide, instructions and procedures in a cooperative manner
• Low absenteeism/tardiness, as determined by management

• Must be able to access all on-line work instructions.
• Observe and report all areas that need addressed.
• Maintain a high quality level as well as a high rate of efficiency.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Correct reporting of job transactions.
• Fill out NCR for blades that do not meet our quality standards
• Follow inspection plan
• Proper use and care of micrometers and calipers.
• Read and understand blueprints.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Completed or enrolled in Apprenticeship Program, preferred.

Experience

• One year working knowledge of finish grinding operations, preferred.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicator gauges
• One year of CNC equipment set-up, preferred.
• Must have completed 90-day probationary period. Required

Skills

• Detail oriented, good planning and organizational skills
• Good at multitasking
• Basic math skills, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Minimum Requirements

• Able to be on feet for 12 hour shifts
• Able to lift 32 lbs.