Centerless Grinder Operator

Position Summary

Sets up and operates one or more centerless grinding machines to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metalwork pieces to blueprint specifications by performing specific duties

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Reads blueprint and job order to product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground, and tooling instructions such as grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used

• Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles using wrenches

• Dresses grinding wheels to specifications

• Moves controls to set specified grinding speeds, feed rates, and spacing between wheel faces

• Positions and secures work rest at specified height

• Lifts and positions work piece manually or with hoist and secures it between wheels and on work rest

• Starts machine and observes operation

• Verifies dimensions of ground work piece for conformance to specifications

• Changes worn grinding wheels

• Sets up automatic work feeding device

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions

• Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

• Oral Communication-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negatives situations; listens and gets clarification as needed; responds well to questions

• Written Communication-Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information

• Judgement-Displays a willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions

• Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

• Attendance and Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent

• Qualifications-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.

• LanguageSkills-Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information one on one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

• 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 draw and interpret bar graphs

• Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a machine shop environment, preferably in aerospace manufacturing