Grinder Trainee

at Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Marengo, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job purpose

Selects specific tools and equipment to finish products according to design specifications

Duties and responsibilities

• Set up and operate any of the types of finish grinding machines.
• Select speeds and feeds, according to material, to achieve optimum results.
• Select grinding wheels within a limited range for operation.
• Dress wheels.
• Check dimensions and tolerances.
• Make adjustments to maintain standards.
• Detect faulty operation or defective materials, correct and report to the supervisor.
• Assists in the dismantle of machines and removes parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Keep machines clean and make/assist in making machine repairs.
• Maintain job order and production records.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
• Knowledge of grinding machines and tools.
• 6-12 months experience grinding
• Basic mathematical skills in arithmetic, algebra, and their applications.
• Familiar with drawings and precision measuring instruments.
• Active listener who can give full attention to trainer, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate.
• Capacity for learning; understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to recognize when there is an issue with machinery and identify that something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to understanding information in a work related document.

Working conditions

• May be exposed to industrial oils, toner, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesive and other chemicals. NOTE: All safety precautions will be used.
• Foundry Environment
• Could work in areas with excessive noise
• Exposure to fumes

Physical requirements

1. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
2. Standing for extended periods of time
3. Physical agility to move quickly, climb ladders
4. Able to twist and bend while moving cores

Available :

3 opening on 1st shift, Monday through Friday : 7 am - 3:30 PM

2 openings on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/General Identity/Disability/Veteran

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