Roll Turner/Grinder

ATI; Brackenridge (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Roll Grinder for our Hot Rolling Processing Facility in Brackenridge, PA. The role involves heavy assembly and regrinding of mill rolls for a Hot Mill application, requiring precise measurement and skilled tooling handling.

Candidates should have a Journeyman credential in General Machining or Tool & Die, at least three years of relevant experience, and the ability to read blueprints in metric and imperial units.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved apprentice program with Journeyman papers in General Machining or Tool & Die trades.
• Minimum of three years' experience as Roll Grinder, Machinist, or Tool & Die trades operator on manual & automated machines.
• Must pass a mechanical aptitude test and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate test equipment and maintain records.
• Repair roll grinding machines and equipment.
• Select, mount and install grinding wheels on machines.
• Operate overhead and jib cranes to move rolls and assemblies.
• Rough turn and finish grind rolls to specified tolerances.
• Inspect roll surface quality using various measuring tools.
• Read and interpret sketches/blueprints in metric and imperial units.
• Adjust, lubricate and maintain Roll Grinder machines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining

Roll Grinding

Quality inspection

Crane operation

Measurement with micrometer

Unit conversion (metric/imperial)

Education

Journeyman in General Machining or Tool & Die

Tools

Micrometers

Perthometer

Saddle micrometer

Automated caliper inspection system

Fork trucks

Job description

Proven to Perform.

From the edges of space to the bottom of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

We are currently seeking Roll Grinder at our Hot Rolling Processing Facility (HRPF) at our Brackenridge Operations in Brackenridge, PA. Roll Grinder Operator is responsible for heavy assembly and regrinding of various size mill rolls, for a Hot Mill application.

Essential Functions

• Calibrate test equipment and maintain both written and automated database records.
• Perform mechanical repair of roll grinding machines and equipment.
• Select, mount and install grinding wheels on various machines.
• Utilize both radio controlled overhead cranes and jib cranes to:
  • Move rolls and assemblies in/out of the machines as needed.
  • Move rolls about the shop to support mill operations.
  • Load & unload trucks as needed.
• Rough turn and finish grind rolls to exact shape, finish and tolerances on various machines.
• Check roll surface quality for:
  • Roughness using hand held perthometer.
  • Hardness using hand held hardness tester, and understand the various scaling systems and be able to correlate readings from one scale to another using charts and graphs.
  • Roll diameter using hand held micrometer, Pi-tape, or automated caliper inspection system, using both metric and imperial micrometers and equipment.
  • Roll shape using saddle micrometer or automated caliper inspection system.
  • Visual inspection of roll surface to identify chatter or wheel marks.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints, in both metric and imperial units of measurement.
• Adjust, lubricate and maintain Roll Grinder machines and equipment as needed.
• Record final roll grinding information either manually or with automated recording system.
• Calibrate & troubleshoot roll grinding machines as needed to bring them back on line.
• Operate fork trucks and various equipment to move large items as needed.
• Understand and able to fluently work with the metric system and convert back and forth to imperial units as needed.
• Must be detail oriented and focused on accuracy to ensure roll surface characteristics are correct.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved apprentice program, vo-tech or technical school with the attainment of Journeyman's papers in General Machining or Tool & Die trades.
• Minimum equivalent and verifiable experience of three years working as a Roll Grinder, Machinist, or Tool & Die trades operating both manual & automated machines.
• Must pass a mechanical aptitude test & be able to lift 50 lbs.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customer systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company’s positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.