Production Grinder

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Grind Operator at Maclean Fogg. Responsibilities include operating machinery, grinding precision components according to specifications for the automotive industry. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing process.

Shifts Available: 2nd and 3rd (2:00pm - 10:00pm Mon-Fri) (10:00pm - 6:00am Mon-Fri)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work area per 6S standards.
• Refer unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Know appropriate level of shop math as required.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Know intricate gauging methods, inspect work produced and show a genuine interest in producing quality work.
• Setup inspection gages such as Etalon Micrometer and profilometer.
• Have a complete set of the tools of the trade.
• Operate and maintain two (2) machines with high standards of quality and quantity; two (2) grinders or one (1) grinder and one (1) broach or assembly machine.
• Operate and maintain ancillary equipment such as loader(s) (automation, robots), auto gage(s), and wash(s) (rinse, wash, rust inhibit) with high standards of quality and quantity.
• Hand load tools and hand pack.
• Take full swarf carts to processing area and bring empty swarf carts back to machines.
• Perform minor machine maintenance. (Planned Operator Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance)
• Maintain the Henry System, such as changing paper, checking fluid levels and fluid concentration.
• Recognize problems, correct them and make recommendations on how to prevent them to your supervisor or support engineer. (Machine, Material, Tool)
• Diagnose causes of machine malfunctions.
• Perform minor machine repairs and adjustments
• Have a thorough understanding of spreeds, feeds and tooling.
• Set-up basic and advanced jobs within a reasonable length of time. 
• Must be able to develop and build tracking as required.
• Maintain proper documentation and communications to ensure efficient coordination between shifts and departments (e.g. quality, engineering, maintenance)
• Orient when requested by supervisor.
• Train when mutually agreed
• Lead when mutually agreed
• Comply with all Quality Management System procedures and work instructions. 
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate needs to have a basic understanding how to read technical drawings, blueprints and work orders to determine grinding requirements. Previous experience maintaining mechanical equipment is helpful. Provent experience as a grind operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work. Physical stamina for extended periods.