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Summary

Programming and Set-up of Precision OD & Centerless Grinding Machines. Set-up and operate all Grinding equipment. Includes basic set-up, tool changing and minor adjustments to ensure the set-up and cycle times meet what we have quoted to the customer.

Reports to

Grinding Mechanic Supervisor

Hours

Monday-Friday 7:00AM – 3:00PM
or
3:00PM – 11:00PM
or
11:00PM – 7:00AM

• Includes a 10 min break & 20 min lunch.
• Must be ready at workstation at the start of the shift.
• Overtime Saturday & Sundays as needed

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

References

• Primary Departmental Procedure (WSLP Code)
• Relevant Work Instructions
• Relevant Records (FRM Code)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Previous experience in an industrial, team manufacturing environment is desired, but not required.
• Ability to continuously follow instructions explicitly.
• Ability to continuously follow safety protocols.
• Ability to determine output quality based on specification measurement as instructed.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude preferred.

Competencies

• Technical Skills: Assesses own strength and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of the team above own interests.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards. Completes work in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Programming and Set-up of Precision OD & Centerless Grinding Machines
• Read and interpret complex part drawings. Turn the drawings into functional parts.
• Set-up and operate all Grinding equipment. Includes basic set-up, tool changing and minor adjustments to ensure the set-up and cycle times meet what we have quoted to the customer.
• Use multiple metrology methods (contact and non-contact) to verify part configuration and conformance to print specification – surface finish, straightness, concentricity, etc.
• Develop tooling and gauging to produce and measure complex part geometries.
• Troubleshoot parts during set-up and run cycles to ensure cycle time quoted are met.
• Ensure daily output is met and machines are running on schedule at expected quality levels.
• Interfacing with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering personnel to resolve production issues and collaborate on quotes with Contract Review
• Maintain safety standards and comply with standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot machines and feeder systems and collaborate with outside machine tool providers.
• Assists with special projects as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards. Completes work in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity.
• Quality: Strives to produce parts that are in line with Wytech’s and the customer’s quality standard.

Physical Requirements

• Continually required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to bend and kneel to use machines and get equipment.
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment.
• Continually required to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Continually exposed to loud noise.
• Required to wear safety goggles, a mask, pants that cover down to the ankle, and closed-toe shoes.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.