Chipper & Grinder

IDEX; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Grinder to operate grinding equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift heavy objects while working in a dynamic environment. Join a culture focused on improving lives through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Participation in any medical examinations required by law.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Operational knowledge of air supplied hoods

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly

Ability to stand for extended periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinding wheels

Pneumatic hand grinders

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.

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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About Us

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.