Production Grinder

Precision Castparts; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Grinding Operator to efficiently remove gates and indications, blending FPI, X-Ray, and in-process visuals as required. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and attention to documentation, with responsibilities including marking parts for welding and ensuring smooth flow of parts through the process.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be capable of working varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions with limited supervision.
• Able to train new hires and answer questions about the job and process.
• Work safely and adhere to safety rules while operating equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Grind and blend castings safely and efficiently.
• Ensure travelers, rework cards and discrepancy tags are completed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and organize time by priorities.
• Blend difficult radii to gauge and blend gates flush.
• Mark parts for welding operations as needed.
• Understand flow of parts through the process.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workstation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow instructions

Lead others

Safety conscious

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Summary

This position is responsible for meeting standard procedures related to removing positive material (gates, welds) and removing indications. Position blends or grinds FPI, X-Ray, and In-Process Visual blending as indicated.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform work in the areas of Grinding in a safe, productive, and efficient manner on all in-process castings.
• Assure travelers, rework cards and discrepancy tags are properly completed.
• Maintain accurate documentation; organize time efficiently while focusing on priorities.
• Ability to blend difficult radius to gages and blend gates flush.
• Ability to accurately mark parts for welding operation.
• Understand the operations and flow of parts through the process.
• Responsible for safe work practices by adhering to safety rules, safely operating all equipment and tools, identifying and reporting any safety problems.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workstation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work well with limited supervision.
• Ability to lead others and answer questions pertaining to the job and process this includes training of new hires.
• Work in a safe conscientious manner adheres to safety rules.
• Communicate both orally and in writing to co-workers and supervisor.
• Ability to work with hands and posses a good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work varying shifts as needed.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work with hand and power tools consistently throughout the day.
• Must be able to write, read reports and work instructions, and demonstrate basic computer and program navigation.
• Must have the ability to stoop, bend and reach different areas of parts to perform daily job functions.
• Ability to exert up to 35 pounds force to lift and move castings for short distances.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.