Grinding Operator

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation in Clarence, New York is looking for a skilled individual to operate, set up, and tend grinding tools. The role involves ensuring the quality and precision of metal pieces, contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.

The ideal applicant will have basic technical knowledge of grinding tools, be able to follow directions, and work safely. Personal protective equipment is necessary, and overtime including weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Possesses basic technical knowledge of grinding tools and their safe operation.
• Able to follow directions precisely and perform repetitive tasks.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools for grinding, deburring, sanding, and polishing sheet metal.
• Examine and feel surfaces of work pieces for defects.
• Move grinder over surfaces to remove scratches and imperfections.
• Polish ground areas to produce smooth surfaces.

Skills

Basic technical knowledge of grinding tools

Ability to follow directions

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.