Grinding and Polishing Worker, Hand jobs in Rockford, IL

Set-up and operate CNC OD/ID grinders to meet production and quality requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to operate machinery as required
• Verify part quantity with the job traveler
• Make machine adjustments as required to maintain print specifications
• Load and unload machines as per the cycle time noted on the traveler
• Study and determine the part tolerances and methods of measurement for each job
• Ability to run more than one machine maintaining run times as required
• Set-up machines
• Use micrometers, height gages, and optical comparators and visual checks for part inspection
• Maintain clean and organized department and work area
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisor as needed
• Determine when wheels needs replacement
• Assist in determining tooling & fixturing needs
• Take parts to inspection when necessary
• Use inspection methods to determine size changes
• Analyze blueprints & travelers
• Complete all necessary paperwork as required in a timely & accurate manner

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Train others as needed
• Work on miscellaneous projects as needed
• Conserves energy and organizational resources when possible

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Eye
• Paid vacation and paid personal time
• Life insurance, 401K, FSA
• Education opportunities

Environmental Conditions:

• Noise intensity level exposed with this job Loud
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, and gases Occasionally
• Exposure to hazard of moving mechanical parts Occasionally

• 5 years job shop precision OD and ID grinding STRONGLY PREFERRED (centerless grinding not applicable)
• CNC familiarity strongly preferred
• Ability to reading blueprints
• Ability to think critically and ask questions of others in order to foster continuous learning efforts
• Ability to use micrometers, indicators, and precision gages
• Attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality
• Develops alternative solutions when needed
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to adhere to 6S and lean standards
• Basic general inspection equipment knowledge and skills
• Basic materials knowledge
• Communication skills to train others as needed
• Basic math & geometry skills

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/carry 20-45 pounds

(upward pulling)

• Lift/carry Occasionally
• Stooping Occasionally

  (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles)

• Reaching Frequently

  (extending hands and arms in any direction including upward and downward)

• Walking Occasionally
  (with normal breaks)
• Sitting Occasionally

  (with normal breaks)

• Standing Frequently

(with normal breaks)