Sander

Job Description

Job Description

MK Magnetics ( specializes in the production of custom and standard tape wound soft magnetic cores for transformers and inductors.  All the cores we sell are manufactured on site in Adelanto, California in a modern 75,000 sqft facility specially designed and built for manufacturing tape wound magnetic cores. 

We recognize and appreciate the value and contribution of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 

Working in accordance with the established policies and procedures, the Sander is responsible for sanding and sizing of tape wound magnetic cores.

Responsibilities: 

• Observes senior Sanding and Sizing Workers conducting various tasks to learn procedures and techniques.
• Reads process sheet for sanding and sizing instructions and core dimensions.
• Uses grinder to pre-bevel edge of face of core to prevent laminations from coming loose.
• Sets up belt or wet sander with proper adhesive grinding belt to be used for specific core, asking for assistance when needed.
• Sets face of core on sander, holding core evenly and firmly in place.
• Uses foot pedal to start belt sander and maintains even pressure on core; stopping and checking core face for completeness and evenness.
• Uses knife to remove excess material to sizes cores to specific dimensions on process sheet; using calipers to verify measurements.
• Utilizes fixtures, when available, to increase sizing speed; verifying set-up of fixture with core sized to verified dimensions, spot checking fixture periodically to verify still to size.
• Uses grinder to final bevel all edges of face of cores after sizing.
• Polishes faces of cores using light abrasive belt after final bevel.
• “Diamond laps” faces of cores, when required, by moving core over paper covered with lapping fluid over flat surface.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

  Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum one year experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Knowledge in Mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percents, etc.
• Able to work with hand and power tools used in manufacturing work; especially tools used for measurement.
• Experience in chemical handling and safety procedures, preferred.
• Experience in using forklifts, cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment, preferred.
• Knowledge in using calipers, scales and other precision tools used to measure.
• Read and understand process sheets.
• Able to learn the principles of fire extinguishers and when and how to use them in a fire situation.

MK Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer