Chipper & Grinder

IDEX; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a skilled grinder/operator for its Cedar Falls, IA area. The role involves grinding castings, dressing wheels, selecting tools, and identifying equipment issues to maintain smooth production. You’ll work with pneumatic/electric grinders, lifting devices, and PPE in a manufacturing setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and prior industrial experience is preferred. This position requires lifting up to 70 pounds, standing for long periods, and adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grind castings per instructions.
• Change and dress grinding wheels.
• Select the proper tools for the application.
• Identify equipment malfunctions.
• Operate hoists and other lifting devices.
• Report scrap and defects to supervision.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 35–70 lbs

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinding wheels

Pneumatic/electric grinders

Pneumatic chipper

Hand tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grind castings per instructions
• Change and dress grinding wheels
• Select the proper tools for the application
• Identify equipment malfunctions
• Operational knowledge of air-supplied hoods
• Identify scrap and/or defective castings and report to Supervisor/Management
• Operate hoists and other lifting devices
• Occasionally required to help/assist new or transferred employees
• Must exercise proper care of tools and equipment
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed
• Other Duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS:

• Grinding wheels
• Pneumatic or electric hand grinders
• Pneumatic chipper
• Hand tools
• Lifting equipment and devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds on a regular basis and up to 70 pounds on a periodic basis.
• Stand for extended periods up to 10 hours per day.
• Required to wear respirator or air supplied hoods and other applicable PPE
• Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex and write by hand and/or type.
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone, radio, and in person.
• Participation in any medical examinations required by law or federal regulations.
• Visual acuity is needed for close-detail work and computer use.
• Exposed to many elements, but none continuously present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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