Chipper, Valve Body

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Operate pneumatic chipping tools, grinders, internal blasting and other hand tools to remove excess metal from castings. Use specialized inspection tools to ensure that inner passages of castings are free from obstructions. Perform all tasks with safety and quality in mind and in accordance with established procedures and process instructions. Take necessary action to minimize delay time and maximize production. 

Operate grinders and use pneumatic chipping tools, hand tools, mirrors, borescopes, and lights to inspect and remove fins, parting lines, gate and riser contacts and other imperfections from the exterior and interior of valve body castings. Perform visual inspection of castings stamping all castings processed. Mark scrap castings and separate from good castings. Notify supervisor or Quality Department, as appropriate of quality issues. 

Check casting dimensions using go/no-go gauges or fixtures. Perform daily grinding equipment safety audit and ensure that grinding tools and equipment are operating within prescribed safety limits. Make adjustments to tool rests and spark guards as required. Document results as appropriate. 

Change chipping bits and change and dress grinding wheels as necessary. 

Complete routing forms, check sheets and other documents as required.

Monday-Friday 06:00am-4:30pm, Saturdays if required

Proper PPE (company provided)

Steel Toe Boots

Follow Process Cards and Instructions