Grinder Operator

ANDRITZ; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Torrington, CT, seeks an experienced grinder operator to run a 30” wheel grinder and meet precise specifications. This is a union, hourly position with responsibilities including wheel changes, measuring rolls, and maintaining equipment records.

The role requires 3–5 years of manual machining, ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools, and the physical capacity to lift 50–60 lbs and work up to a 12-hour shift.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manual machining experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Familiarity with run out, taper, surface finish, tolerance and blueprint reading.
• Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs. and work up to 12 hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grinder with a 30” wheel.
• Select grinding wheels according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives.
• Grind roll up to 2,000mm dia., 14,000mm length.
• Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications.
• Perform wheel changes and mount wheels to hub.
• Make roll measurements and roll track measurements.
• Use and maintain precision measuring equipment.
• Make hardness and smoothness checks.
• Select drivers and shoes for job.
• Perform daily machine/equipment maintenance including oil/filter changes and greasing.
• Complete daily paperwork and keep area clean and organized.

Skills

Manual machining

Reading blueprints

Measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Lift truck operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Overhead cranes

Hydraulics knowledge

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.

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.