Machine Operator B - 3rd Shift

O'Fallon Casting; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Fallon Casting is seeking a grinder operator to operate various grinding equipment and remove excess stock and gates from routine castings. You will use grinding belts and related tools to maintain precise dimensions and finish quality on aluminum, copper, and brass-based castings.

Under supervision, you will follow safety rules, complete daily work assignments, inspect castings, and replace belts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have good working knowledge of personal computers and related software.
• Must be able to handle the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Shall adhere to all safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.
• Shall consistently follow all applicable work instructions.
• Shall receive daily work assignments from the department supervisor or group leader.
• Shall remove excess metal and gate stubs from castings using care to maintain casting dimensions and acceptable cosmetic appearance.
• Shall maintain inter-related dimensions between holes, surfaces and right angles, with a high demand for squareness, and parallelism.
• Shall visually inspect all castings for obvious defects, notifying the supervisor of such.
• Shall maintain batch integrity.
• Shall replace grinding belts as necessary.
• Shall move the castings to the next operation per the process sheet.
• Shall maintain all labor vouchers, records, and files, in addition to a variety of logs where accuracy is paramount, and enter all required information into the Company software in a timely manner.
• Shall maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Shall attend and successfully complete hazardous material / waste handling classes.
• Shall attend and successfully complete training in the proper techniques of lifting.
• Shall attend and successfully complete lock out / tag out training classes.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PC proficiency

Physical stamina

Tools

Grinding machines

Fixtures

Electronic media

Job description

Primary Function

Operate various types of grinding equipment to remove excess stock and gates from routine castings.

Primary Function

Operate various types of grinding equipment to remove excess stock and gates from routine castings.

Tools And Equipment

Grinding machines, fixtures, electronic media, etc..

Material

Aluminum, copper, and brass based castings, grinding belts, etc.

Working Procedure

Under the guidance and direction of the department supervisor, the group leader, and / or the Machine
Operator A.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF

Other Duties By The Incumbent.

• Shall adhere to all safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.
• Shall consistently follow all applicable work instructions.
• Shall receive daily work assignments from the department supervisor or group leader..
• Shall remove excess metal and gate stubs from castings using care to maintain casting dimensions
• and acceptable cosmetic appearance.
• Shall maintain inter-related dimensions between holes, surfaces and right angles, with a high
  demand for squareness, and parallelism.
• Shall visually inspect all castings for obvious defects, notifying the supervisor of such.
• Shall maintain batch integrity.
• Shall replace grinding belts as necessary.
• Shall move the castings to the next operation per the process sheet.
• Shall maintain all labor vouchers, records, and files, in addition to a variety of logs where
  accuracy is paramount, and enter all required information into the Company software in a
  timely manner.
• Shall maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Shall attend and successfully complete hazardous material / waste handling classes.
• Shall attend and successfully complete training in the proper techniques of lifting.
• Shall attend and successfully complete lock out / tag out training classes .
• Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Shall work in an area where airborne grinding dust is present.

Special Skills Required

Must have good working knowledge of personal computers and related software.

Must be able to handle the physical demands of the job.