Grinder Level 1: Precision Finisher Metal Parts

Job Summary

Utilizing a large swing grinder and/or a small hand grinder, grinders will condition parts for defect removal. They are responsible for grinding and smoothing surfaces of parts, prior to finishing operations.

• Safety adherence; to include all forklift safety policies
• Preventative Maintenance Schedule Adherence
• Ability to handle parts without damaging people, parts or property
• Timely and accurate record keeping

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements.
• Perform all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to a supervisor.
• Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE, ensuring guards and safety features are working.
• Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects.
• Removal of defects and/or sharp edges.
• Inspects tooling and equipment prior to use to ensure it is in proper working condition; immediately resolves issues as required.
• Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder.
• Starts grinder and moves it over surface of work piece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs.
• Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface.
• Replaces worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts.
• Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely daily work logs, equipment maintenance records, and other documents as required.
• Assists in keeping equipment and working area clean and orderly.
• Communicate with internal customers, fellow associates, supervisors and management as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid forklift certification as required.
• Proven engagement in safety requirements.
• Ability to work in a non-temperature controlled environment, with exposure to dust and fumes.
• Basic skills in reading and understanding manufacturing documents, such as POs and work instructions in English.
• Ability to follow standard machine operating procedures.
• Ability to measure parts using standard measuring devices, including a tape measure.
• Ability to record and enter operations data as required.
• Ability to follow preventative maintenance process.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and take initiative to correct or seek immediate assistance.
• Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results.
• Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of simultaneous projects.
• Team mentality.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice, including weekends, as needed.

• Minimum of six (6) months related experience in a manufacturing setting or industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge of metal work process a plus.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience a plus.

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; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…