Precision Casting Grinder - Surface Finish Specialist

Precision Castparts Corp.; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking Production Grinders to operate belt and handheld grinders to finish castings. You will review blueprints, determine material removal, and ensure surfaces meet tolerances while maintaining safety and equipment standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, taking measurements, performing minor maintenance, and training less experienced grinders as needed. This role emphasizes safety, precision, and adherence to specifications in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Grinding skills and working knowledge of grinding tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to follow instructions, read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult conditions with exposure to noise, dust, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Finish Grinding.
• Reviews tech cards and blueprints to determine grinding requirements.
• Determines stock removal requirements and tolerances for removal of gate material or other added metal stock.
• Determines acceptance limits for grinding and blending defects.
• Uses counter-balanced belt grinders, fixed grinders, held-held grinders, air tools, and hand tools including files and mirrors to grind and polish casting areas.
• Wears protective shields, clothing, wrist supports, glasses and gloves during grinding operations.
• Visually inspects castings during grinding operations to assure compliance with specifications.
• Makes dimensional measurements on specified parts to assure compliance with specifications; marks undersized areas for further inspection.
• Safety.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Tools

Belt grinders

Fixed grinders

Hand grinders

Air tools

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking Production Grinders to operate belt and handheld grinders to finish castings. You will review blueprints, determine material removal, and ensure surfaces meet tolerances while maintaining safety and equipment standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, taking measurements, performing minor maintenance, and training less experienced grinders as needed. This role emphasizes safety, precision, and adherence to specifications in a manufacturing