Grind Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Centerless Grinder Operator
Level 1 Fasteners is a small family-owned company founded in 1959. We manufacture high-quality, low lot size, custom fasteners for defense, oil, gas and aerospace industries. We have long term contracts from the department of defense to manufacture fasteners for aircraft carriers and submarines. We are located in Huntington WV. Level 1 Fasteners is searching for grinder and stamping operators who can work under limited direction or supervision to manufacture nuts and bolts of various sizes made from nickel and steel alloys.

Job Description

Operator Job Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains centerless grinder.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of completed products.
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Responsibility for in-process quality checks such as first article inspection and inspecting work in progress to maintain dimensions and quality using micrometers and gauges.
• Recognizing improper machine functioning and making required adjustments.
• Perform a variety of tasks such as counting, cleaning, transferring of parts.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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  Ability to use measuring instruments (micrometer and calipers).
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  Ability to handle physical workload which includes: the regular exposure to noise and oils and varying temperatures. Ability to lift/pull up to fifty (50) pounds, to stand for long periods of time, and to wear personal protective equipment,
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  Ability to accurately read blueprints for various size screw and bolt blanks.
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  Ability to read and write, perform basic arithmetic and follow verbal and written instructions
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  Ability to work independently and as a team member.
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  High School Diploma or GED

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

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  Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
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  Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50lbs.
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  Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and/or adjust equipment. Moderate reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping and grasping.
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  Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed work boots or shoes.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week (M-F 6 am-2:30 pm). Occasional overtime work may be required to meet business demands. Will be exposed to diverse manufacturing environments, noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and non-hazardous material. Safety: Proper PPE to be worn while on the shop floor, including safety glassed, hearing protection, long pants, steel toe boots; no loose or baggy clothing

Benefits:  Good pay is dependent on experience and skill level. Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision options. 401K with Company Match. Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are available. Vacation time, paid holidays, Yearly Bonus if company is profitable

Level 1 Fasteners is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities
Related keywords: machine operator, manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time