Grinder

Grinder

Under general supervision, grind castings to remove excess coatings and to smooth and finish surfaces; and performs related duties as assigned.

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives castings;
• Separates castings by metal coding color;
• Grinds excess coatings and fins;
• Places finished castings in container to be moved to blasting machines;
• Keeps work area clean;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

Qualifications Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Some experience in foundry operations, preferably involving the operation of grinding machinery; training in safety practices and procedures and proper grinding methods and techniques.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow directions;
• Ability to operate and adjust positioning of hand grinders;
• Ability to exercise work concentration and precision; and
• Ability to lift and maneuver hand-held grinding equipment in repetitive motions over long periods of time.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, stretch, lift, and move objects weighing 50 pounds or less;
• Ability to hold and repetitively move grinding equipment over long periods of time;
• Ability to use appropriate safety equipment as required;
• Ability to walk/move about on uneven and/or sand-covered surfaces;
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and related work units; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined.

Special Requirements:

Use appropriate safety gear including safety glasses, face shield, gloves and leather apron as required.

Griswold Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer - BY CHOICE Griswold Industry's VEVRAA AAP is available to any employee or applicants for employment to inspect upon request. The AAP is available for inspection in the Human Resources office, located at 860 W. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, between the hours of 7:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and shutdown periods.

The pay range represents the low and high ends of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.