Surface Grinder Operator

Graham Corporation; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Corporation seeks a skilled precision grinder operator to set up, adjust, and operate grinding machines, finishing surfaces to tight tolerances. You will read blueprints, select tools, dress abrasives, and monitor dimensions with calipers and gauges in a manufacturing environment.

Safety, quality, and timely labor reporting are essential in this role. Responsibilities include planning grinding sequences, performing in-process checks, and maintaining a clean work area while applying

Qualifications

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to geometric tolerances and drawings.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Commitment to quality improvement and accurate labor reporting.
• Adheres to safety policies and maintains organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up grinding sequences and select abrasives based on blueprints and dimensions.
• Check dimensions and adjust machines to meet tolerances.
• Position and secure workpieces using manual tools or handling equipment.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using gauges, calipers, and indicators.
• Operate Radial Drill and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Mathematical tolerances

Drawing interpretation

Quality improvement

Safety compliance

Labor reporting

Education

Technical Trades School

Tools

Radial Drill

Calipers

Indicators

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Sets up, adjusts, and operates precision grinding machine, grinding surfaces to close tolerance and finish requirements. Work may have dimensionally related shoulders, steps, flanges, etc. Reports directly to Special Products supervisor or his/her designate.

Key Results Areas by Level of Work:

Level I: Quality - Complete and accurate work performed efficiently

• Working from blueprints, drawings, specifications, charts, etc., devises and implements set-ups including the planning of grinding sequences, selection and dressing of abrasive shells, speeds, feeds, and the setting of stops according to work contours and dimensions.
• Checks dimensions and makes required machine adjustments.
• Positions and secures work piece manually or with material handling equipment.
• Makes allowances for wheel wear, temperature, and other factors affecting dimensions and finish specifications.
• Makes in-process and finish checks using an assortment of measuring tools such as scales, calipers, indicators, and fixed adjustable gauges. Work may also be checked by others.
• May be required to provide several personal hand tools.
• Operates Radial Drill.

Safety & housekeeping

• Observes safe work procedures and maintains good housekeeping standards.
• Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.

Professional Development & Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned by departmental supervision.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• Technical Trades School in Trade school supplemented by apprenticeship type training required.

Experience:

• 1+ years of diversified machine shop experience to learn layout, tooling, set-ups, characteristics of material, operation of Radial Drill, etc. (Matches 12 - 18 months experience)

Skills:

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as geometric tolerances and drawing interpretation.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area; maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.
• Adheres to safety and regulatory program requirements, policies, and procedures; promptly reports safety/health concerns; utilizes personal protective equipment as required; maintains organized, clean work environment.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others, and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, and moderate to loud noise levels. Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.