Grinder Ii Job Description Sample

Position Summary:

Set up and operate a variety of conventional and/or CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and/or instruments by applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Verify product by inspection of precision parts to meet defined print specifications.

Machine Tools Include:

• Lathe - turning to .001" tolerance

• Mill - horizontal & vertical to .001" tolerance

• CNC Multi-axis Machining Center to .001" tolerance

• Internal/External Precision Grinding to .0001" tolerance

• CURVICâ Coupling Grinding to .00005" tolerance

Job Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Machinist Level I

The Machinist Level I performs machine operations on conventional or CNC machine tools such as lathes, boring mills, milling machines, grinding machines, or shapers:

• Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives to determine and obtain materials and cutting tools for the job and to visualize the finished part and critical surfaces, dimensions, and tolerances.

• Complete basic machine set ups.

• Follow detailed instructions concerning the location of necessary dimensions on blueprints, sequence of machine operations, machine feeds and speeds, tools to be used, alignment processes, and predetermined machined dimensions.

• Align parts in the machine according to set methods and given reference points, exercising care to keep material, holding fixtures, and machine stops clear of chips and particles.

• Use knowledge of machine operations to recognize defective tooling, improper coolant flow, the need for changing speeds or feeds, machine malfunctions, or obvious dimensional deviations. Correct the problem by adjusting the machine, cutting tool, or fixture or obtain assistance from a higher level machinist.

• Use measuring instruments such as internal and external micrometers, vernier height and depth gages, indicators, scales, and various standard or preset snap, plug, bore, or ring gages to achieve and maintain critical dimensions and tolerances during the machining process.

• Use measuring instruments to check the accuracy of dimensions and maintain dimensions through the use of fixtures or preset machine stops, depending upon the dimensional tolerances allowed.

• Basic knowledge of trade mathematics including plane geometry and the use of trigonometric functions and machinist handbook formulas.

• Requires supervision, guidance and training as skills are developed.

Machinist Level II

The Machinist Level II meets the requirement of a Machinist Level I plus:

• Operate a wider variety of more complex machine tools.

• Extends the scope of operations on these machines by using various standard machine attachments such as rotary tables, magnetic chucks, gear changing boxes, angular drive heads, taper attachments, and universal milling attachments.

• Intermediate skills in performing precision work on parts that present complex configurations and close tolerances between interrelated surfaces.

• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, work sheets, and drawings that may have missing or incorrect information.

• Operate CNC machine tools when the required manual input includes changes in coolant flow, increases or decreases in speeds and feeds, or stops are programmed for dimensional checks or minor adjustments.

• Edit a CNC program to ensure the part meets the drawing specifications.

• Knowledge of various metals, alloys, and other materials and their machining characteristics that enable them to select the proper cutting tools and determine correct machine feeds and speeds necessary to perform the job.

• Intermediate knowledge of trade mathematics including plane geometry and the use of trigonometric functions and machinist handbook formulas.

• Provide training to Machinist Level I on basic to intermediate machining processes.

Machinist Level III

The Machinist Level III meets the requirements of a Machinist Level II plus:

• Perform a full range of machining operations on most types of conventional or CNC machine tools and their various attachments.

• Has a broad knowledge of various metals that enables the Machinist to produce the desired cuts and finishes on each material.

• Advanced skills in determining work procedures, machine, tools, equipment, and attachments to be used; proper type and size of raw stock; sequence of machining operations, and the speeds and feeds necessary to attain the required finishes and tolerances.

• Setup, operate and debug programs on a variety of CNC machine tools.

• Understand a variety of machine controls and able to make necessary manual inputs to insure accurate dimensional tolerances are achieved.

• Advanced knowledge of trade mathematics including plane geometry and the use of trigonometric functions and machinist handbook formulas.

• Establish needed dimensions such as those required for chasing threads or machining angular surfaces; locating and marking surfaces and angles to be machined, locating reference points, or performing other layout work necessary to facilitate accurate job setups on a variety of conventional or CNC machine tools.

• Manufacture an entire item, carrying out all machining operations necessary for completion, and performing precision handwork such as filing, scraping and lapping to fit, assemble, and finish machined parts.

• Expertise in using many types of advanced precision instruments and equipment such as vernier calipers, height gages, squares, protractors, inside, outside and depth micrometers, surface gages, v-blocks, parallel bars, gage blocks, dial indicators, optical and mechanical comparators, ring, bore, plug, and go/no-go thread gages to attain accurate dimensions and maintain tolerances.

• Provide basic, intermediate and advanced training to Machinist Level I and II on most types of machine tools. Can assist others with intermediate to complex machining processes, programming edits and problem solving.

Machinist Level IV

The Machinist Level IV meets the requirements of a Machinist Level III plus:

• Operate conventional or CNC machines in automatic and semiautomatic mode and make logical decisions at each program stop or decision point to manually input, change, adjust, or otherwise complete the machine instructions to produce a quality finished product.

• Highest level of skill in operating multiple machines simultaneously with exceptional quality and productivity.

• Exercise advanced critical thinking skills and ingenuity in selecting and applying tooling and fixturing to maximize quality and productivity.

• Perform machining processes requiring special adaption of equipment or processes for which they were not specifically designed.

• Use special or improvised tools, fixtures, and setups to machine unusual surface configurations such as curved surfaces requiring machine feeds in different planes simultaneously; surfaces having closely interrelated dimensions; or surfaces having unusual or compound angular relationships.

• Skilled in programming machining operations, setting up and operating CNC machine tools;

• Read existing CNC programs line by line during the machining operation to predict and correct potential process failures before they occur resulting in a machine collision and damage to machine tooling or part.

• Recommend changes to CNC machine tool programs on deficiencies noted; and to coordinate directly with the parts programmer or toolmaker.

• Critique part designs and make recommendations for design modifications to part features.

• Advanced knowledge of software, machining sequence, processing time, inspection requirements and operations of CNC machines to help engineering personnel develop software to complement equipment specifications and procurement (i.e., machine tools, flexible machining systems, robots, and automated inspection equipment).

• Expertise in the selection of metrology equipment and its proper use to ensure the most repeatable results are achieved.

• Thorough knowledge of advanced shop mathematics. They have skill in using geometry and trigonometric formulas to compute compound angles, angular indexing, hole patterns, pitch lead, and pitch diameters for various standard and non-standard threads.

• Skill in performing work assignments requiring untried tasks or procedures such as machining rare metals, or new metal alloys. This requires determining the best tooling material, tool types, coolants, and machine feeds and speeds to use in various machining operation; or independent interpretation and translation of work orders, drawings, and specifications frequently requiring computing and establishing missing tolerances, dimensions, and types of fits and finishes.

• Machinists Level IV apply a knowledge of the effect and relationship of heat treating, annealing, plating, welding, and other related work processes on various machining operations in completing an assignment.

• Subject matter expert in a broad spectrum of machine tools.

• Provide training and assist others with the most complex machining processes, programming edits and problem solving. Act as mentor and coach to other team members and shares knowledge, advice and assistance with all team members.

All Machinists are required to:

• Have basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.

• Meet daily/weekly production targets.

• Comply with all company policies, procedures and practices

• Follow all department processes/procedures through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

• Work cooperatively with all team members.

• Multi-task and engage in work related activities to maximize productivity.

• Be willing to learn and participate in operations and development of equipment within the cell.

• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and 5-S projects to support improved operations and cost reduction.

• Participate in activities related to improvement in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by contributing ideas to reduce scrap and rework.

• Willingness to work overtime and different shifts as needed to meet productivity requirements and customer expectations.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate's degree in Advance Manufacturing/Machining desired

• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.

MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may 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 in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all-inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Tool and Die Broach Grinder (TDM1) sharpens and smoothes cutting edge of tools such as broaches, drills and coordinates the broach usage for all departments to facilitate production or procurement of tooling by performing the following duties.
1st shift: 6:00am

• 2:30pm
  2nd shift 2:30pm

• 11:00pm
  3rd shift: 10:00pm

• 6:30am

• overtime may be required*

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

Coordinates the broach usage for all departments, determines the condition of tooling and the need to re-sharpen tooling and keep the supply cabinet up to date and stocked. Make new and/ or re-sharpened broaches, drills and end mills as needed. Train fellow associates in cutter grinding techniques. Work with supervisors on the proper use and care of broach tooling.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

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

• Problem Solving

• Interpersonal Skills

• Teamwork

• Leadership

• Planning/Organizing

• Quality

• Quantity

• Safety and Security

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, short correspondence, and memos.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge with Microsoft Applications.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 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.

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position removes excess metal from the castings to customer specs using a grinding belt and grinding machine

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Arconic's EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.

• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment.

• Report all job related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook).

• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.

• Attend all EH&S training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must effectively work and communicate with other team members to provide products and services of the highest quality and reliability in total conformance with customer expectations.

• Maintains records as required.

• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

• Follows all applicable safety rules and works in a safe manner at all times.

• Responsible for verifying calibration stickers.

• Performs other duties as might be assigned by supervision.

• Responsible for performing set-ups as needed.

• Assures dimensional accuracy of parts being machined or ground by taking quality measurements and making any necessary adjustments to jigs, fixtures, or machines.

• 95% of time requires pinch grip, continuous wrist and elbow moving, under general high force.

• Performs belting, stoning, buffing operations to remove visual imperfections

• Performs other duties as might be assigned by supervisor.

• Responsible for verifying routers before working parts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of: Double end grinders, abrasive cutting disk, hand held grinders, chop saw, back stand abrasive belt grinder, surface grinder, and Cincinnati CNC.

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing a manufacturing/factory environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFACATIONS

• High School education or equivalent (GED)

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover will only be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

• Must be able to work flexible hours including night and weekends with little advanced notice

• Manually dexterity and above average hand-eye coordination.

• Strong attention to detail

Job Description:

Plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate multiple types of gear grinders.

Perform machining operations from drawings, sketches, engineering drawings and oral instructions. Perform difficult and complex machining involving exacting and coordinated tolerances. Determine cutting tools to be used and methods of holding and aligning work. Improvise and adapt toolings, attachments and other machining adis. Perform progressive machining operations as required.

Plan and set up machine tools to fully utilize machine's capacity and minimize amount of machining and number of setups required. Check own work for conformance to specifications.

Utilize a working knowledge and application of shop mathematics. Perform bench operations as required. Perform duties of Precision Machinist classification as required. Machine field tooling as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.

• Willing to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in gear / teeth grinding

• May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 5 years of experience in gear grinding.

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. '

• Operates gear grinders.

• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Typically reports to a team lead/supervisor/manager.

Job Description: A Roll Grinder performs the following job duties:

• Grind large mill rolls to specified shapes and finishes.

• Select, balance and install grinding wheels.

• Check surface quality, hardness and shape with perthometer, equo-tip, micrometer, caliper and depth micrometer.

• Read and interpret blue prints and sketches.

• Adjust, lubricate and maintain roll grinding machines.

• Perform mechanical repair of roll grinding machines and shop equipment.

• Enter roll grinding information into a computerized roll management system.

• Inspect and repair roll neck bearings and chocks.

• Assemble and disassemble large rolls, chocks and bearings.

• Operate overhead crane from cab, pendant and radio control.

• Operate fork truck.

• Order parts and supplies.

• The successful candidate will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.

Basic Qualifications

• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions of this department.

• High school or GED required.

• Candidate must be a journey-level Roll Grinder or Machinist or have equivalent experience (2 years verifiable experience working as a Roll Grinder, Machinist, Machine or Equipment repair and 3 years verifiable general mechanic experience).

• Pass mechanical aptitude test.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience programming and operating computer controlled equipment.

• Set Up/run various aircraft parts on manual ID/OD Grinders.
• Verifying that your parts meet print/traveler specifications
• Must meet efficiency standards
• Entering time into MRP System
• Moving the job to the next operation in the MRP system
• Daily cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment
• Daily cleaning of the work area.

• Min. of 3-5 years of experience setting up and running various aircraft parts on manual ID/OD Grinders
• High School Diploma/GED

• Strong experience with setting up, indicating in, and running parts in manual ID/OD Grinders
• Strong experience grinding chrome on aircraft parts
• Proficient with best machining practices and in machine feed/speeds rate.
• Ability to interpret and implement Blue Print specifications
• Ability to interpret GD & T tolerances

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads blueprint for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground, and determines what grinding wheel to be used

• Sets up machine to control length of stroke and pattern

• Starts machine and activates controls to feed wheel against work piece

• Performs complex dressing of grinding wheels to accomplish blueprint specifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Previous experience working in an industrial environment (preferred)

• Ability to read and understand work instructions and blueprints, plus follow verbal work instructions

• Ability to work within a team environment

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Ability to focus on one task for long periods of time

• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometer and dial indicator

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Plan sequence of steps to achieve final outcome and desired product dimensions.

• Position, align and secure machine parts in machine; set up c fixtures. Work with pieces having some shoulders, steps, and/or tapers.

• Select grade of abrasive wheel according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attach to grinder. Determine machine speeds, feeds and stops for standard operations.

• Program and set up CNC OD/ID grinders according to blueprint specifications and knowledge of the grinding process.

• Operate grinder; make adjustments as needed. Add a flow of coolant to process to maintain the proper temperature of the work piece.

• Use indicator, micrometer, vernier calipers, and various precision measuring equipment to set up and check dimensions and contours. Examine and feel surface of work piece for defects.

• Maintain equipment and machines; perform preventive maintenance as needed.

• Process all necessary documentation and paperwork for parts completed.

• Train and guide assisting personnel on the grinding process.

• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality and safety regulations.

Requires one to three years of trades training or equivalent experience and two to four years of related machining experience. Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percent. Requires the ability to operate various equipment to include form grinders, micrometers, indicators, dressing units, diamond discs, and various other precision measuring equipment. Requires a knowledge of gear principles, tooling, material characteristics, machine shop procedures, abrasives and general machining practices. Requires ability to operator a forklift truck and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.