Precision Grinder: Metal Finishing & Quality Control

Anderson International Corp; Metz (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson International Corp is seeking a grinder/polisher to prepare finished surfaces of metallic parts in our shop. You will use hand grinders and power tools to remove defects and prep large castings.

You will read blueprints, measure dimensions, select wheels and belts, and ensure finishing meets specifications. The role requires attention to safety, teamwork and ability to work in a dust-prone environment. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Education usually obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent; 2 year technical degree preferred
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience
• Must be able to work in a warm environment where the nature of the job creates many dust particles
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Observant to company policies and safety guidelines
• Must present a positive professional image
• Must be dependable, reliable and a team player
• Willingness to cross train on other equipment

Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, clean, or polish metallic parts using hand grinders and power tools to prepare finished surfaces or correct defects.
• Use large high RPM grinding wheels and belt sanders to prep large castings and hard-faced products for future operations
• Mark defects such as porosity, cracks, and other defects for repair
• Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
• Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes
• Select wheels and/or belts according to materials, sizes and shapes of workpieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes
• Select production equipment according to product specifications
• Measure and mark equipment, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met
• Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators
• Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to prints, measuring their dimensions
• Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces and determine operational methods or sequences
• Record product and processing data on specified forms
• Record operational or production data
• Load and adjust workpieces onto equipment or work tables, using overhead cranes
• Maintain a clean work environment and equipment
• Perform other tasks as requested by management and ability to cross train on other machines

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year technical degree preferred

Job description

Anderson International Corp is seeking a grinder/polisher to prepare finished surfaces of metallic parts in our shop. You will use hand grinders and power tools to remove defects and prep large castings.

You will read blueprints, measure dimensions, select wheels and belts, and ensure finishing meets specifications. The role requires attention to safety, teamwork and ability to work in a dust-prone environment. Overtime may be required.