SUMMARY: Sets up and operates manual and automatic manufacturing equipment for the testing and finishing of organic bonded grinding wheels by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Processes abrasive wheels of various sizes while minimizing waste, maximizing machine operator safety and observing good housekeeping standards.

Comply with ISO Environmental Policies as it pertains to the company and job.

Reduce waste at the source by observing and understanding potential causes of waste streams in the work area.

Responsible for maintaining the workstation per 5S guidelines, which includes maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Complies with Company policies (Safety, Documented Procedure, etc.).

Places waste in appropriate designated labeled containers and makes sure lids are properly closed after disposal of waste. Examples of waste are: Contaminated rags, empty aerosol cans, defective lime, etc.

Reports abnormal conditions, such as overflowing barrels and missing identification to supervisor in charge.

Performs SMAT audits when required thought out the year.

Performs “One Minute to Think” before starting any assigned job.

Able to read PPE assessment forms and comply with PPE requirements.

Brings to management’s attention any Environmental, Health and Safety alerts throughout the year by submitting a safety alert form.

Maintains a clean and safe work area in order to avoid safety incidents, such as slips, trips, scrapes, etc.

Reports amount of good wheels produced as well as waste product against proper waste codes.

QUALITY

Processes abrasive wheels of various sizes while recording productivity, and maximizing machine efficiency while performing minor maintenance and tooling functions.

Comply with ISO Quality Policies as it pertains to the company and job.

Performs machine set up, first piece inspection, reports major problems to supervisory

personnel, and assists maintenance when repairs are necessary.

Able to plot daily SPC on a written form or in Windows SPC computer program. Also required

to analyze SPC graphs and react to quality specification trends, while maintaining process control limits.

Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Works at different work stations as production needs require at Making and Finishing within short notice.

Able to work overtime as required and be flexible with assigned or rotating shifts

(1st, 2nd, 3rd) and hours (8, 10, 12 hrs.) when needed.

Must be able to report required information accurately into manufacturing orders and may be required to enter data in SAP.

Ensures product is within engineered control limits and specifications by making adjustments when needed.

Follows the manufacturing order, obtains the correct sub components and other raw materials necessary to process the order.

Feeds raw materials to machinery, as needed.

Must be able to work on a team, which requires group problem solving, effective listening and effective speaking capabilities. Possess personal initiative and be able to work unsupervised.

Able to interact with a group of employees to gather data, populate information in a spreadsheet and present findings during daily group toolbox meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities