Grind/Inspect - 1st Shift

Columbus McKinnon; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga Greenwood TN seeks a Grinder/Inspector to operate grinding and inspection processes at the Forge Plant. You will interpret prints, adjust equipment, and ensure product quality within a safe, orderly workspace.

Responsibilities include setup, operation, quality checks, and documentation, with adherence to PPE requirements and company safety standards. This role emphasizes accuracy and continuous learning in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Interpret manufacturing prints and work orders.
• Follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Interpret drawings and work orders to set up equipment and run products.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate grinders and related equipment in Grinding and Inspecting.
• Verify product quality using gauges and manufacturing prints.
• Adjust grinders as necessary to meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace; wear required PPE.
• Perform and document all quality checks in the work centers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read prints

Interpret instructions

Machine setup

Quality checks

Job description

Chattanooga Greenwood TN

This position's purpose is to perform a variety of operations, hot or cold, contained in the Grind and Inspect area at the Forge Plant of CMCO. This position operates a wide selection of work centers comprised of a variety of machines used in different combinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and operate all machines and equipment used in Grinding and Inspecting
• Verify product quality by using manufacturing prints and gauges.
• Adjust grinders as necessary to produce an acceptable product.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Wear proper personal protective equipment as required for this work center.
• Perform and document all quality checks required in these work centers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Must be able to interpret documents such as manufacturing prints and work order packets.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to interpret drawings and work order packets to set-up equipment and run acceptable products.

Required Qualifications

• Previous forging experience not required. Most maintain a safe work environment, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.