Grinding Operator

DIMAR MANUFACTURING; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DIMAR MANUFACTURING is seeking a manufacturing operator for the first or second shift in Clarence, NY. The role involves setting up and operating grinding tools to remove burrs and smooth metal surfaces, following safety procedures and guidelines.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work overtime, including weekends. Compensation is aligned with experience, with hourly wage listed.

Qualifications

• Requires basic knowledge of grinding tools and safe operation.
• Able to follow directions precisely and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding, deburring, sanding and polishing tools to remove excess material and produce a smooth surface.
• Examine the workpiece surface for defects and ensure quality control.
• Move the grinder over surfaces to remove scratches and imperfections.
• Polish ground areas with finer abrasive to achieve unmarred finish.

Skills

Grinding tools

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About this position

Description:

1st Shift: 5:30AM - 2:00PM

2nd Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM

Hourly: $18 - $24 (Based on Experience)

Location: Clarence, New York

Job Summary

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal pieces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate all tools for grinding, deburring, sanding and polishing while being proficient in grinding sheet metal.
• Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects.
• Moves grinder over surface of work piece to remove scratches and imperfections
• Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface

Non-essential Duties:

• Replaces worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts
• Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications
• Assists in other production areas as needed
• Follows all safety procedures

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses basic technical knowledge of grinding tools and their safe operation
• Able to follow directions precisely and perform repetitive tasks

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 – 2 years manufacturing experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Machine shop work environment; dust, grease and metal shavings common.
• Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment:
• Safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots.
• Must be able to:
• Work safely in a fast paced environment
• Work overtime, including weekends as requested.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Information

$18 - $24Hourly Wage