GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, operates various types grinding machines to remove parting lines, fins, snags, gates, risers, and other unde¬sirable metal from castings in accordance with quality standards. Ensures that documentation, tooling and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.

OBJECTIVE:
To set up and operate various grinding machines to remove any metal necessary to meet visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices.
• Must demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
• Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per part grade levels.
• Selects and mounts proper belts for grinders, as required for operation. Operates various types of grinding equipment.
• Interacts with qualified welders to replace missing metal – according to OPC’s and QCP’s.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition, being mindful of alloy cross contamination.
• Inspects own parts for surface finish, distortion and imperfections such as scratches, uneven surface, non-consistent curvature, or other non-acceptable condition.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed, meets all production and quality standards.
• Looks up location of grinding fixtures and makes small handheld fixtures if none available.
• Demonstrates capability to grind contours to tolerances of +/ 0.005 inch, and blend gate traces, welds, or plus metal so that castings meet Tech Card RMS requirements.
• Must demonstrate cooperation when assistance is needed by management and possess the ability to train incoming personnel and basically run the department efficiently with minimal outside assistance.
• Possess eye to hand coordination to perform grinding operation to within .005 inch on all surfaces.
• Have a zero-scrap rate (parts that cannot be reworked) and a rework rate of less than 2.5 percent and a production rate average of at least 700 parts per day.
• Must be able to determine if a grinding belt, after extended use, is still serviceable for other shop numbers or machine grinding operations.
• Must pass a practical test which consists of at least the following steps:
o Read and interpret department paperwork instructions.
o Recognize over/under size parts before grinding.
o Grind parts to specified dimensions.
o Complete steps a, b and c in a time frame acceptable as a production rate.
o The practical test shall consist of at least ten different shop numbers.
• Consistently notifies the supervisor immediately when the workload is low.
• Displays a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training.
• Knows and understand all department safety and general plant rules and policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and communicate production problems to your supervisor.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient handling of all tools, dies, equipment and forklift, as applicable, to prevent damage.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Specialized training in caustic metals, respirators, and training.
• Training is on the job and may be documented by Verbal, Written, or Practical Testing.
• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.