Job title:  Grinder Operator

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Set-up and operate precision conventional grinding machines and CNC step grinder.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Centerless grinder, ID grinder, surface grinder, CNC step grinder, related tools and equipment including grinding wheels, centers dogs, arbors, mandrels, etc.; measuring devices and inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, verniers, gages, profilometer, etc. 

MATERIALS:

Carbon and alloy steel and non-ferrous materials in such forms as rough and machined, including production, tooling and maintenance parts; packaging and protective coating materials.

SOURCE OF SUPERVISION:

Supervisor

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

None

WORKING PROCEDURE:

• Receives work instructions from supervisor.
• Sets up conventional machines using standard or prescribed methods; selects speeds, feeds, tooling, sequence, length of cuts, etc.
• Loads prepared program into machine, sets up and loads fixtures tooling and parts following set-up sheets and/or using operator control panel as required.
• Generates equipment sequence for metal removal operations utilizing conversational programming features.
• Dresses wheels as required.
• Burr, clean and protect parts as required. Inspects and gages own work in process, stamps and identifies parts, records production data, etc., as required. Checks and maintains oil levels and cutting coolants daily to provide continuous operation. 

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.