Grinder Operator

ANDRITZ; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Torrington, CT is seeking an experienced grinder operator to run a 30” wheel grinder and meet exact customer specifications. This union, hourly position requires careful setup, wheel changes and precise measurements.

You will read work orders, plan priorities, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards. Strong Blueprint reading and tool handling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manual machining experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and use tape measures, calipers and micrometers, including metric measurements.
• Familiarity with run out, taper, surface finish, tolerance and blueprint reading.
• Computer skills for communication and work creation purposes.
• Good mechanical aptitude with powered hand tools.
• Hydraulics knowledge is helpful.
• Experience using lift trucks and overhead cranes.
• Must be able to lift 50–60 lbs and work up to 12 hour shifts.
• Ability to train for operation of all machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding machine (30” wheel) to meet specs.
• Grind rolls up to 2,000mm dia., 14,000mm length.
• Read work orders and schedules to determine specs.
• Perform wheel changes and mount wheels to hub.
• Make roll measurements and track measurements.
• Use precision measuring equipment and perform hardness checks.
• Maintain equipment service records and perform routine maintenance.
• Complete daily paperwork and keep area clean and organized.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Hydraulics knowledge

Lifts and cranes

Shift endurance

Train others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Working location: Torrington, Connecticut, USA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This employee will operate a grinder in order to meet customer specifications on the product. Union, Hourly position.

Major responsibilities are listed but not necessarily limited to the following duties:

• Operating grinding machine (30” wheel). Select grinding wheels (30” dia.) according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives.
• Grind roll up to 2,000mm dia., 14,000mm length.
• Organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Read work order and production schedules to determine specifications.
• Perform wheel changes.
• Mount wheels to hub.
• Make roll measurements and roll track measurements.
• Use and maintain a variety of precision measuring / inspection equipment.
• Make hardness and smoothness checks.
• Select drivers and shoes for job.
• Perform daily machine/equipment maintenance including routine oil and filter changes and greasing machine and maintain equipment service records.
• Attention to detail and good work ethic.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Follow good housekeeping practice, keep area clean and organized.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Seeking a grinder with at least 3 – 5 years’ of manual machining experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and use tape measures, calipers and micrometers, including metric measurements.
• Familiarity with: run out, taper, surface finish, tolerance and blueprint reading.
• Computer skills required for communication and work creation purposes.
• Good mechanical aptitude and mechanical experience with good working knowledge and experience with powered hand tools.
• Some knowledge of hydraulics helpful.
• Experience using lift trucks and overhead cranes desired.
• Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs. and work up to 12 hour shift on concrete floor.
• Ability to train for operation of all machines.