Grinder Operator Job Description Sample

The grinder operator must learn the following skills.

• Learn to operate overhead crane and the use of the proper cables according to the load requirements

• The proper set up of the machine for the roll that is going to be ground, blocks and stands.

• Check the serial number of the roll and match it with the factory order prior to loading the roll in the grinder

• Install proper drive to turn the roll body in the grinder

• Have bearings installed or operator install the bearings on the roll that will be ground if necessary. Proper installation of bearings.

• Stage rolls behind the grinder ( stage next roll to be ground)

• Cleaning and maintaining the grinder

• Report to supervision any issues or problems during the shift with the roll or the grinder

• Work the schedule shift assigned

• Work overtime as requested

• Inventory of grinding belts required

• Learn precision measuring equipment

The actual job duties are listed below after proper training:

• Locate the roll that is next in the schedule and match the serial number of the roll to the factory order.

• Install bearings if required for grinding if not already on the roll.

• Set up the grinder with the proper strands or blocks for the roll to rest on during the grind

• Check the cables for the correct weight of the roll install the cables on the crane and lift the roll and place in the grinder.

• Install proper drive to turn the roll during the grind process

• Check the diameter of the roll on the drive end, center and tailstock end of the roll.

• Install the proper information in the CNC controls of the grinder to perform the grind.

• Adjust the information to be set for the desired crown and tapers.

• Install 36 grit belt and proceed to grind the roll to .125 above customer desired finish.

• Inspect the cover throughout the grinding process for any contamination or issues

• Stop the roll check the hardness to confirm the desired hardness that is stated on the factory order is within tolerance.

• Check the alignment of the roll and make sure the crown profile is correct. Make any adjustments to the end to end alignment or crown as needed.

• Change to the next finer grinding belt and grind the roll to remove the 36 grit scratches

• After he removal of the 36 grit scratches stop the roll, check the crown profile and end to end alignment.

• Proceed to the next finer grit belt and continue to grind the roll to the specified finish stated on the factory order.

• After the grinding of the roll is completed, check crown and alignment with digital calipers and print the profile for attachment to the factory order.

• Take all hardness readings required on all four sides of the roll cover.

• Install the tapers or end relief as stated on the factory order.

• Have supervision or lead person check the roll against the factory and sign off as approved.

• Wrap roll with shrink wrap and remove from the grinder

• Place the roll as close as you can to the next department that will work with this unit.

• Clean the machine and blocks and proceed to the next roll scheduled.

For a regrind of a roll the same steps would be followed with the addition of the incoming crown profile and hardness readings would be obtained and recorded prior to the grinding of the roll.

Description

This position is responsible for setting up and operating equipment that grinds ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks

Applicants will be considered for any grinder operator opening. These openings require standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, shoveling, climbing stairs up to 120 feet and ladders up to 60 feet, bending, stretching, reaching, working in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors.

Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions. Maintain clean work area by use of soap and high pressure hoses. Must be able to read and complete required logs.

Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. May be required to operate frontend loader, manlift, or forklift and will be required to obtain certification to do so.

Will be required to learn all aspects of meat and offal rendering from meat cookers to classifier. Must monitor and convey information on controls, relay temperature, gate positions and speeds to other team members. Must be able to operate hammer mill type grinders, conveyors, meat presses, and work with control room operator to start up and shut down meat cookers. If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview.

Requirements

Applicants who have worked for Tyson in the past will not be considered. Applications are only active for the current month in which you applied. Applicant will need to reapply next month and have an active application to be considered for employment.

Tyson Foods, Inc. voluntarily participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment with Tyson Foods are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.

The Grinder Operator must perform a skilled level of work in the grinding of a compounded rubber stock that is applied to a customer roll. The Grinder Operator is required to monitor the progress of the grinding to ensure that the roll meets the correct diameter that the customer's roll requires. Assignments are received in the form of tickets that are on the schedule board and the plant factory order. Work methods and procedures are determined by company policy. On the job training will be provided that meets these specification and requirements and the employee is expected to maintain these standards after completion of training period.

Knowledge of:

• Job related materials.

• The tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of grinders.

• The hazards and safety precautions of operating moving equipment.

• Basic computer skills for programming grinder.

• Knowledge to operate an overhead crane.

Ability to:

• Read and understand a plant factory order.

• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.

• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.

• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.

• Work cooperatively with other employees.

• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Controlled manipulations of a large piece of equipment.

• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously.

• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon the work location, assignment, or shift.

• Overtime hours may be required.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds or standing and /or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Knowledge of:

• Job related materials.

• The tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of grinders.

• The hazards and safety precautions of operating moving equipment.

• Basic computer skills for programming grinder.

• Knowledge to operate an overhead crane.

Ability to:

• Read and understand a plant factory order.

• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.

• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.

• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.

• Work cooperatively with other employees.

• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Controlled manipulations of a large piece of equipment.

• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously.

• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon the work location, assignment, or shift.

• Overtime hours may be required.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds or standing and /or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

On the job training will be provided since the grinding process can vary due to product requirements and production environment.

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.

JOB PURPOSE & SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Centerless Grinder Operator is responsible to manufacture Nitinol Tube in compliance with Johnson Matthey business practices. The individual must have the ability to arrive at work on time, follow all JM business rules which include but are not limited to Health and Safety, Code of ethics, JM Values, San Jose site specific EH&S and QMS procedures. The individual reports to Tubing Lead/ Tubing Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow JM safety principles and contribute to behavioral safety. The use of Personal Protective Equipment as well as the use of applicable machine guarding is a primary responsibility of a tube technician.

• Participate in activities such as behavioral safety programs, safety stand down, department tail gate meetings, etc. that may result in continual improvement, mitigating risks hazards in the production of Nitinol tube.

• Reads travelers for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and the quantity of parts or bars ordered.

• Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles with wrenches.

• Dresses wheels to specifications using dressing diamond.

• Sets and adjusts controls accordingly for speeds / feeds, wheel spacing.

• Positions and secures work rest at specified height using wrenches

• Lifts and positions work piece manually or with aid of hoist.

• May set up automatic feeding devices and / or may grind nonmetallic materials

• Communicates with experienced operator to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

• Fills out all required paperwork (job router, inspection sheets, SPC charts, etc.)

• Starts up machine, observes operation, and powers down machine at shift end.

• Reports to work on time and ready to perform required tasks.

• Must be able to make adjustments to grinders to keep parts within tolerances

• Visually inspect parts for defects at prescribed intervals and periodically make all required quality checks

• Possibility of working in other departments to help meet customer commitments

• Learn and employ basic computer skills used to complete work orders

• Other duties may be assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee will be working in areas with high levels of noise, in addition to oils, grease, solvents, metal shavings, and grinding debris. The temperature is generally average, but can vary depends on weather.

• Will be expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours worked as dictated by production demand.

• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition including organization of tools and supplies.

• May be assigned to work with chemicals and hazardous wastes. Specialized training will be provided as needed.

• May be asked to perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Training will be provided.

• The employee stands or walks 7 hours or more in a given day. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to talk and hear.

• This positon requires the ability to use both hands regularly in a non-repetitive motion for 7-8 hours per day. The position requires the ability to frequently lift 10-20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Job Summary

Set up and operate department equipment such as OD and ID grinders; CNC and/or manually operated. Operate grinders to perform a series of machining operations such turning, boring, threading, facing, grinding, drilling and tapping on production materials.

Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions and standard charts to obtain such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions. Make required adjustments to machinery to compensate for material tooling, machine or program conditions. Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties, recommend corrective action on process failures within the department. Determine correct grinding wheel to use to achieve required finish; be able to measure finish using micrometers and other associated tools; be able to hold tight tolerances; be able to maintain proper and accurate records, including inspection reports.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate grinding equipment

• Operate hand tools as needed in a safe and efficient manner

• May need to operate overhead crane, forklift, and/or handtrucks as necessary

• Choose correct tools to achieve desired product finish, based on material and other specifications

• Read and understand drawings, and be able to hold tolerances required

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5 – 7 years experience running automated grinding equipment (CNC and/or manual)

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.

• Ability to properly use micrometers and other measuring devices to determine finish and tolerances

• Ability to properly use a tape measure

• Familiarity with grinding stones, grinding wheels, grinding tapes; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with grinding equipment and machine work

• Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements

• Lifting requirements: Up to 50 lbs.

• Push/Pull requirements: up to 25% of the workday

• Standing/sitting requirements: standing up to 100% of the workday

• Bending/squatting requirements: up to 25% of the workday

• Use of steps/ladders: no ladder usage; stepping (platform): periodic up to 20% of the workday

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.

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Production Machinist 2nd Shift 5:1 Form Grinder

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Machinist Team's responsibilities include, assignment planning, layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual, numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment. They work from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions, communicating directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

Production Machinist – 5:1 Grinder Operator 2nd Shift

The Application Tooling Division of TE Connectivity is currently seeking a skilled Production Machinist to join our component machining team on 2nd Shift. This role will support our business goals and our Customers' expectations, and will be primarily assigned to the Grinding work centers - with a back-up role for CNC Mills, HMC's and manual machines.

Application Tooling is a worldwide engineering and manufacturing business unit that designs and manufactures application equipment, tooling and precision machined products for all markets. Ours is a dynamic work environment where you can capture every bit of potential and possibility out of your career. We are known by our customers for exceptional quality, innovation and service.

Person(s) performing this role are models for the TE Connectivity core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation. While functioning in this role you will be expected to operate at the highest standards of individual and corporate integrity, honor all commitments made while taking personal responsibility for actions/results, and foster an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, excellence and results through teamwork. Our organization strives to practice leadership that teaches, inspires, and promotes full participation of all employees combined with a foundational belief in continuous career development.

Core Shift Hours:

Mon-Fri 2:45pm to 11:15pm

For current Application Tooling Employees:

Employees with active disciplines (documented verbal warning within the last 6 months; 1st written above within the last 12 months), on a current Performance Improvement Plan, or who have voluntarily moved to another role/shift within the last 6 months will not be considered for this role.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Visualize, comprehend and forward think the best machining practices necessary to complete part

• Produce quality component parts by interpreting blue prints, potentially running operations on a variety of machines, including:

• Wire EDM

• Cut-off Saw

• Manual or CNC Mill

• Flat and/or Form Grinder

• Appropriate Heat Treat method

• Lathes

• Hold tolerances as tight as .0002 for various components

• Troubleshoot issues and work with appropriate resource(s) (i.e. Engineering, Supervision, Inspection, etc.) to resolve

• Perform first-piece inspection using micrometers, calipers, height indicator, etc.

• Comprehend shop math and be resourceful in deciphering dimensions, tolerances, angles, etc.

• Effectively manage work time and be self-directed in order to meet production needs/schedules

• Exhibit understanding, flexibility and willingness to changing priorities and fast-pace environments

• Communicate effectively with peers, management and other internal departments

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum of 3-5 years machine shop experience running various machine equipment

• Demonstrated knowledge of manual milling and grinding

• Basic knowledge/comprehension of shop math

• Heat treat knowledge or experience a plus

Competencies

• Values: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, Innovation

Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg

Job Segment: CNC, Industrial, Machinist, Engineer, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing, Engineering

JOB SUMMARY:

To grind a wide variety of production aircraft parts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Sets up, adjusts and operates CNC grinding machine to perform a wide variety of difficult close tolerance internal and/or external single and multiple grinding operations according to general operation methods.

Works from blueprints, shop routers, oral and written instructions to achieve high degree surface finish and tolerance requirements for grinding parts. Entry level programming and exacting machine setups are required. Standard tooling may not be available.

II. Mounts and balances grinding wheel.

Dresses grinding wheel manually and automatically. Sets and adjusts horizontal feeds, speed of part rotation, wheel speed and table travel stops. Selects drive dogs, collets and chucks.

Mounts parts to proper index as required. Adjusts lubricating coolant flow.

III. Responsible only for own work.

IV. Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION:

High school education or equivalent. Requires the use of fairly complicated blueprints, shop math and a variety of precision measuring instruments.

EXPERIENCE:

Over three years machine shop experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical machine shop working conditions with occasional exposure to cutting oils and grindings.