Finish grinder job description
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Finish grinder requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in finish grinder job postings.
Sample finish grinder requirements
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Proficient in using precision measuring instruments
- Knowledge of different types of grinders and their applications
- Physical dexterity and ability to stand for long periods
- Basic math skills for calculating measurements and tolerances
Sample required finish grinder soft skills
- Attention to detail and quality control
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and equipment
Finish grinder job description example 1
Farrar finish grinder job description
Foundry Grinding and Finishing - Farrar Corporation - Norwich, KS
Our Grinding and Finishing (G&F) position is an entry level position within the Farrar Corporation ductile iron foundry located in Norwich, KS. The G&F position is the final step in our foundry process in producing ductile iron castings for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) throughout the United States. Your work ethic and attention to detail can be used to work your way through the G&F processes of utilizing a grinding wheel, utilizing small hand grinders, as well as running our CNC controlled grinding machines. Advancement may also include the ability to run core making machines, mold making machines, or working in our melt department pouring ductile iron.
Opportunities exist for 1st shift, 2nd shift as well as weekend (Friday - Sunday)
Primary Responsibilities
+ Process castings weighing up to 70 lbs; most of our castings weigh 20 lbs and below; however, our clients do have castings weighing up to 70 lbs
+ Operate manual and computer-controlled grinding equipment
+ Read and understand documented work instructions, drawings, and required paperwork
+ Ability to obtain a Farrar provided forklift license and operate a forklift safely
Preferred Qualifications
+ Manufacturing background/environment preferred, but not required
+ Ability to work and interact in both a team environment and solo workspace
+ Desire to learn and grow within the field of ironwork
Work Schedules
+ 1st shift schedule 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
+ 2nd shift schedule 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
+ Weekend shift schedule 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.(work 36 hours; paid for 40)
+ Overtime as scheduled and required to maintain deliveries
Benefits
+ Generously subsidized company-sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance
+ 401k with company match and vesting
+ Paid company holidays
+ Front loaded PTO availability
+ Generous annual Steel Toed Boot allowance
+ Generous annual prescription safety eyewear allowance
Farrar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Farrar Corporation is committed to the principal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Farrar Corporation are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental statues, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Farrar Corporation will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Farrar Corporation encourages applicants of all ages, 18 and over.
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Our Grinding and Finishing (G&F) position is an entry level position within the Farrar Corporation ductile iron foundry located in Norwich, KS. The G&F position is the final step in our foundry process in producing ductile iron castings for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) throughout the United States. Your work ethic and attention to detail can be used to work your way through the G&F processes of utilizing a grinding wheel, utilizing small hand grinders, as well as running our CNC controlled grinding machines. Advancement may also include the ability to run core making machines, mold making machines, or working in our melt department pouring ductile iron.
Opportunities exist for 1st shift, 2nd shift as well as weekend (Friday - Sunday)
Primary Responsibilities
+ Process castings weighing up to 70 lbs; most of our castings weigh 20 lbs and below; however, our clients do have castings weighing up to 70 lbs
+ Operate manual and computer-controlled grinding equipment
+ Read and understand documented work instructions, drawings, and required paperwork
+ Ability to obtain a Farrar provided forklift license and operate a forklift safely
Preferred Qualifications
+ Manufacturing background/environment preferred, but not required
+ Ability to work and interact in both a team environment and solo workspace
+ Desire to learn and grow within the field of ironwork
Work Schedules
+ 1st shift schedule 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
+ 2nd shift schedule 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
+ Weekend shift schedule 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.(work 36 hours; paid for 40)
+ Overtime as scheduled and required to maintain deliveries
Benefits
+ Generously subsidized company-sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance
+ 401k with company match and vesting
+ Paid company holidays
+ Front loaded PTO availability
+ Generous annual Steel Toed Boot allowance
+ Generous annual prescription safety eyewear allowance
Farrar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Farrar Corporation is committed to the principal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Farrar Corporation are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental statues, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Farrar Corporation will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Farrar Corporation encourages applicants of all ages, 18 and over.
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Finish grinder job description example 2
Caterpillar finish grinder job description
**1st Shift - Full Time**
Process parts for assembly by cleaning, deburring, polishing and fitting. Finish grind and polish gear tooth edges and roots. Use hand and power tools, scale, square, calipers, feeler gauges, deburring and polishing tools, drills, presses, clamping devices, grinders, tote boxes or containers, jib or overhead crane or hoist, hand truck, drawings, etc.
Materials: Parts, pieces and sub-assemblies such as gears, shafts, bushings, brake bands, etc., lubricant, miscellaneous hardware items, etc.
**Job** **duties/Responsibilities** **may include, but are not limited to:**
+ Identify and prepare parts, gearing and sub-assemblies by cleaning, deburring, polishing, fitting and dressing using file, deburring equipment, etc. Manually or with hoist, jib or overhead crane, jacks, horses, etc., position and align work pieces. Make simple assemblies and sub-assemblies working to drawings, or templates.
+ May perform operations such as pressing bushings, fitting keys or splines, dressing gear teeth, fit up brake bands, fit gears on shafts and make other simple assemblies or sub-assemblies of similar complexity under the direction of assembler.
+ Keep facilities, material and work area clean and orderly, exercising care in their use and assisting in their maintenance as required. Conform to safety and inspection requirements.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of 2 years experience grinding, sanding, cleaning and detailing parts.
+ Experience of loading and securing large components onto rail and transfer cars.
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 2 years finish grinding experience.
+ Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
+ Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
+ Experience in preserving and securing parts on crates and skids.
+ Machining experience a plus.
+ Ability to read blueprints.
**Top Candidates Will Also Have:**
+ Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.
+ Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
**Additional Information:**
+ This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
+ **1st Shift - Full Time**
+ Pay is Step 1 $18.55 Step 2 $18.96 Step 3 $19.37
+ No relocation assistance is available.
**$2000 Sign On & Retention Bonus available!!!!**
**Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?**
+ Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential
+ All Positions are Full-Time =
+ Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
+ Paid Vacation and Holidays
+ Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
+ Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
+ 401k with 6% Company Match
+ Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
+ Annual Employee Rewards Program
+ Recognition Programs
+ Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
+ Adoption Assistance Program
+ Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
+ Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
+ Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
+ Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen
**Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process** .
Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Process parts for assembly by cleaning, deburring, polishing and fitting. Finish grind and polish gear tooth edges and roots. Use hand and power tools, scale, square, calipers, feeler gauges, deburring and polishing tools, drills, presses, clamping devices, grinders, tote boxes or containers, jib or overhead crane or hoist, hand truck, drawings, etc.
Materials: Parts, pieces and sub-assemblies such as gears, shafts, bushings, brake bands, etc., lubricant, miscellaneous hardware items, etc.
**Job** **duties/Responsibilities** **may include, but are not limited to:**
+ Identify and prepare parts, gearing and sub-assemblies by cleaning, deburring, polishing, fitting and dressing using file, deburring equipment, etc. Manually or with hoist, jib or overhead crane, jacks, horses, etc., position and align work pieces. Make simple assemblies and sub-assemblies working to drawings, or templates.
+ May perform operations such as pressing bushings, fitting keys or splines, dressing gear teeth, fit up brake bands, fit gears on shafts and make other simple assemblies or sub-assemblies of similar complexity under the direction of assembler.
+ Keep facilities, material and work area clean and orderly, exercising care in their use and assisting in their maintenance as required. Conform to safety and inspection requirements.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of 2 years experience grinding, sanding, cleaning and detailing parts.
+ Experience of loading and securing large components onto rail and transfer cars.
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 2 years finish grinding experience.
+ Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
+ Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
+ Experience in preserving and securing parts on crates and skids.
+ Machining experience a plus.
+ Ability to read blueprints.
**Top Candidates Will Also Have:**
+ Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.
+ Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
**Additional Information:**
+ This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
+ **1st Shift - Full Time**
+ Pay is Step 1 $18.55 Step 2 $18.96 Step 3 $19.37
+ No relocation assistance is available.
**$2000 Sign On & Retention Bonus available!!!!**
**Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?**
+ Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential
+ All Positions are Full-Time =
+ Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
+ Paid Vacation and Holidays
+ Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
+ Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
+ 401k with 6% Company Match
+ Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
+ Annual Employee Rewards Program
+ Recognition Programs
+ Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
+ Adoption Assistance Program
+ Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
+ Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
+ Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
+ Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen
**Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process** .
Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024