Grinder Operator

Andritz AG; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Torrington, Connecticut, USA seeks a Grinder Operator (union, hourly) to operate a grinder and ensure customer specifications are met. The role involves reading work orders, selecting wheels, and performing wheel changes while maintaining safety and quality on a 12‑hour shift.

You will use precision measuring tools, document daily activities, plan workloads, and maintain equipment with routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of manual machining experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and use tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Familiarity with run-out, taper, surface finish, tolerance and blueprint reading.
• Computer skills for communication and work creation purposes.
• Good mechanical aptitude 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding machine (30” wheel). Select grinding wheels according to metal properties.
• Grind roll up to 2,000mm dia., 14,000mm length.
• Organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Read work orders 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Blueprint reading

Hydraulics knowledge

Overhead cranes

Lift trucks

Job description

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Job title: Grinder Operator

Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location: Torrington, CT, US

Working location: Torrington

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors as well as for animal feed and biomass pelleting. Other important business segments include automation and service business. The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of approximately 29,000 employees. ANDRITZ operates more than 280 sites in over 40 countries.

JOB PROFILE

GRINDER OPERATOR

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

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.

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