Metal Grinder / Finisher (Precision Metal Components Manufacturing)

Primary Job Function

This bonus eligible position sets up and operates grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from internal and external surfaces; finishes edges or corners; grinds and blends welds, buffs, hones and polishes metal or plastic work pieces according to specifications. Performs a variety of operations to remove burrs or sharp edges and clean, machined flat surfaces. Uses belt sanders, abrasive charged wheels, fixtures, tumblers, vibratory equipment, foot or hand presses, files and scrapers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives travelers; reviews instructions for job on traveler and prints
• Sets up grinding/finishing equipment with proper grit belts or pads
• Sets up tumblers or vibratory equipment with proper media
• Performs operations that will meet cosmetic requirements
• Operates graining machine; performs drilling operations
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to maintain good operation
• Follows established safety protocols including required usage of PPE; helps to maintain a safe working environment.
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Minimum skills, knowledge, education, certifications and related job experience that employee typically must have to perform essential functions of the job acceptably.

• Good eye and hand skills / ability to see flatness
• Ability to properly blend welds and radius
• Ability to proficiently use a variety of hand grinding or machine finishing equipment
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependability; honesty & integrity; a positive, proactive attitude; ability to use time productively, working with minimal supervision both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: (a) stand (up to 8 hours per shift), (b) walk, (c) use hands to touch, (d) reach with hands and arms, (e) climb or balance, (f) stoop, (g) kneel, crouch, or crawl, and (h) and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke and temperature extremes within OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels.