Grinder/Blaster

Sherman-and-Reilly-Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman and Reilly Inc in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Grinder/Blaster to perform grinding, deburring, tape, and media blasting, while reading blueprints and inspecting parts. The role involves material handling, assembly duties, and ensuring tools are properly stored and maintained.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of manufacturing experience. Good reading, writing, and basic math skills are required for this hands-on position with a strong emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Grind, deburr, tape, media blast, wash with pressure washer, and read blueprints.
• Handle materials and perform cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Inspect parts using visual methods, gauges, tape measures, or fixtures.
• Perform assembly or production tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ensure tools are stored properly after use.
• Assist quality testing and other efforts as required.
• Conduct rope winding as necessary.
• Maintain performance standards for safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Math basics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grinder/Blaster

Sherman and Reilly Inc Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

About this position

Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks such as; grinding, deburring, taping, media blasting, washing with pressure washer, and reading blue prints
• Responsible for cleaning, reading blue prints, handling materials, and sweeping
• Inspects parts by using visual inspection, gages, tape measures, check fixtures, or other inspection equipment
• Performs a variety of assembly or production duties with minimal supervision
• Responsible to see that all company supplied tools used are placed into proper storage cabinets daily
• Assist quality in testing and other efforts as required
• Conduct rope winding as necessary
• Assist and maintains acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, safety, and housekeeping
• Performs all other assigned duties as instructed by supervision

Requirements:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely and satisfactorily using good judgment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree

6 months’ experience in manufacturing environment

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Perform basic mathematical calculations at a high school level. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving root cause and corrective action analysis.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lay down; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The temperature in the work environment is uncontrolled, so the employee is exposed to both extreme cold and hot temperatures.