Grinder

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Grinds, smooths and polishes surface of items such as equipment components prior to finishing operations using powered portable wheel, disc or belt grinder.Hours: 1st shift, 6:00am-4:30pm, Monday-ThursdayESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:• Polishes stainless and cold rolled steel parts, removing excess material and surface defects.• Selects grade of abrasive belt, disc or wheel according to grain size, type of finish specified and product being polished.• Bead blasts steel parts to a consistent finish.• Loads and unloads tumble deburring machine.• Examine parts for acceptability of finish.• Works from drawings and sketches or verbal instructions.• High level of grip strength and hand function required to grasp parts andpolishing tools.• May perform other duties common to grinding and polishing practices.QUALIFICATIONS:• Must lift, carry and hold parts of various sizes, shapes and weights• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English• Must have good basic math skills• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools• Able to understand blueprints and use basic measuring instruments• General Education Diploma or equivalentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs without assistance.• Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.• Must be able to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, climb and walk.• Standing, walking, sitting, and bending for extended periods of time.