Sander

LECO; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LECO in St. Joseph, Michigan is seeking a Full-Time production operator to perform fill/sand of castings and carry out related duties under supervision. The role includes safe use of sanding equipment, reading blueprints, and assisting in ensuring parts meet blueprint specifications.

The position requires forklift operation, basic tool handling, and adherence to safety protocols. Schedule is standard daytime hours with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and ensure routing and blueprint revision levels match.
• Operate finishing tools and equipment safely.
• Maintain quality parts per blueprint specifications.

Responsibilities

• Pick up LECO parts from Raw Parts area and move to workstation.
• Verify Router Sheet revision equals blueprint revision; alert supervisor if mismatch.
• Do not process parts when revisions do not match.
• Sand parts and ensure they meet blueprint specs.
• Maintain productivity at acceptable levels.
• Record daily parts ran on the designated form.
• Operate forklift and record movements as required.

Skills

Read blueprints

Forklift operation

Hand tool handling

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Orbital Sander

Dynafile

Hand Grinder

Bead Blast

Hand Files

Forklift Truck

Job description

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule

Full Time: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday and Overtime as needed 5:00am – 3:30pm

Position Summary

Perform fill/sand of castings and production sanding as directed by the Plating/Paint Supervisor or Group Leader. Cross trains for other job-related duties within the department as needed. Produce and maintain quality of product while ensuring performance and production.

Position Responsibilities

• Pick up LECO parts from Raw Parts holding area and move to workstation
• Responsible for making sure the Router Sheet revision level matches the blueprint revision level accompanying the LECO manufactured parts
• Responsible for contacting the Plating/Paint Supervisor if the Router Sheet revision level does not match the revision level on the blueprint
• Responsible for NOT processing the parts if revision levels do not match on the Router Sheet and the blueprint
• Produce and maintain quality parts that are to blueprint specifications
• Maintain acceptable level of productivity
• Responsible to write the quantity, initials, and date on the Router Sheet when parts are finished
• Responsible to sand parts
• Responsible for safe operation of miscellaneous hand tools, sanding stations and equipment
• Wear protective form fitting gloves while operating sanding equipment
• Position parts at a comfort level to prevent overreaching and bending
• Inspect sanded parts during the sanding operation
• Assure that labor is reported timely and correctly
• Implement corrective actions
• Material handling utilizing Forklift Truck
• Record daily parts ran on Form R8.5.1.4 Ref. this manual

Position Requirements

• Use of miscellaneous hand tools (Orbital Sander, Dynafile, Hand Grinder, Bead Blast, Hand Files)
• Read Blueprints
• Operator Forklift Truck and obtain LECO Forklift license
• Right-To-Know Training

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EOE M/F/VET/Disability