Job Summary: Metal Grinder:
The Metal Grinder performs precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding on a variety of welded assemblies and is responsible for the movement of necessary inventory and parts to and from the weld department.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Metal Grinder:
- Grind, polish, sand and sharpen welded parts to ensure conformance to established customer needs.
- Operate small electric/air hand tools.
- Safely operate forklift to load and unload raw material and completed parts.
- Handle assorted raw materials, steel parts, and steel scrap.
- On occasion, cross-train and operate some or all the following production equipment: welding robot, press brake, spot welder, turret, rivut gun, stud gun, and wide-belt sander.
- Assist with weld kitting of parts
- Maintain work area and production equipment in clean and orderly condition.
- Follow all safety work rules.
- Perform work in a manner that all products conform to prescribed quality standards.
- Perform light maintenance on plant equipment where needed; i.e., startup/shutdown, maintain inspection records and keep work environment clean.
- Use and understand online ERP system for data collection, work instructions, routers, and prints.
- Participate in and support continuous process improvements.