Chipper & Grinder

IDEX Corporation; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Grinder to join their team in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The ideal candidate will utilize various tools to grind castings, ensure equipment is functioning properly, and maintain safety standards. With opportunities in multiple areas, this role offers the chance to grow in a diverse manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 70 pounds.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Grind castings as per instructions.
• Change and dress grinding wheels.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and report.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift heavy objects

Communication

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Grinding wheels

Pneumatic or electric hand grinders

Pneumatic chipper

Hand tools

Lifting equipment and devices

Job description

• Address: 406 State St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

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 (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grind castings per instructions

Change and dress grinding wheels

Select the proper tools for 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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Participation in any medical examinations required by law or federal regulations.

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 of time up to 10 hours per day.

Required to wear respirator or air supplied hoods.

Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex and write by hand and/or type.

Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.

Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.

Exposed to any number of 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.

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IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action 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 (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.