Grinder Operator

Andritz Inc; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Chesterton, Indiana is seeking a Roll Grinder Operator to perform grinding and inspection of leveler rolls, under the Plant Manager. Responsibilities include setup, grinding, polishing, inspection, and preparing rolls for shipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, can operate various inspection equipment, change grinding wheels, adjust coolant, and document all production activities.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Hazardous Communication training, Forklift training, and Crane Safety training preferred.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Roll grinding

Inspection equipment

Quality control

Operate grinders

Tools

Inspection equipment

Grinding wheels

Coolant systems

Job description

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.

#1AndritzWay Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment
• Openness

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.

Nearest Major Market: Gary Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago