Grinder Operator

Andritz AG; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company is seeking a Grinder Operator to perform setup, grinding, and polishing of leveler rolls in Chesterton, Indiana. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting rolls, operating various inspection equipment, and documenting production activities. Ideal applicants should have at least one year of manufacturing experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to an innovative solutions provider.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Setup, grind, and polish leveler rolls blemish free to customer specifications.
• Inspect rolls before and after processing.
• Change grinding wheels.
• Check and adjust coolant.
• Document all production and inspection activities on required forms.

Skills

Setup, grind, and polish leveler rolls

Inspect rolls

Operate various types of inspection equipment

Document production and inspection activities

Customer Focus

Education

At least 1 year of manufacturing experience

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

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Job title: Grinder Operator

Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Metals Processing

Contract location: Chesterton, IN, US

Working location: Chesterton

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

The Role

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Roll Grinder Operator is responsible for performing receiving inspection, resurfacing, and final inspection of leveler rolls.

Requirements

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Key Result Items

• Setup, grind, and polish leveler rolls blemish free to customer specifications.
• Inspect rolls before and after processing.
• Change grinding wheels.
• Check and adjust coolant.
• Operate various types of inspection equipment.
• Measure rolls for receiving inspection parameters, including a before Pro-mic report.
• Document all production and inspection activities on required forms.
• Maintain housekeeping of area and equipment.
• Perform ultrasound, surface finish, hardness, runout, and all other testing required and record results.
• Complete grinding report form.
• Prepare rolls for shipment per procedure.

Knowledge

• Hazardous Communication training, Forklift training, and Crane Safety training preferred.
• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment

Education and Experience

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

As required to individually perform Key Result items. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.