A grinder or machine operator sets up and runs shop equipment to shape, finish, or deburr metal and composite parts according to production specs
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Core Responsibilities
- Machine Operation:Set up and run fabrication and grinding tools safely to meet daily production quotas.
- Quality Control:Inspect finished workpieces with gauges, calipers, or micrometers to confirm they match blueprints and quality standards.
- Maintenance & Safety:Keep the work area clean, follow plant safety rules (such as wearing required personal protective equipment), and perform basic troubleshooting or preventive care on machinery.
Key Requirements
- Experience:Prior background operating manufacturing, assembly, or metal-fabrication machinery.
- Technical Skills:Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, and use precision measuring tools.
- Work Ethic:Attention to detail, commitment to workplace safety, and readiness to work overtime or alternate shifts when requested.
