Centerless Grinder operator sets up and operates precision grinding equipment to grind lot parts in accordance with established shop practices. Performs work operations under supervision.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
- Sets-up and operates precision grinding equipment to perform operations within machine capacity and capability.
- Must have knowledge of grinding TD, angle head and button head parts and understanding of head protrusion gauging.
- Must have demonstrated ability to perform hand feeding using a head stop for profile grinding.
- Demonstrated ability to setup and troubleshoot loading system for the auto grinders
- Selects tooling and fixtures pertaining to the grinding operation.
- Inspects parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using measuring tools such as micrometers, gauge blocks, protrusion gauge, millimes gauge, calipers, and comparators.
- Determines proper feed and speed combination.
- Records the piece count and run time of the production times.
- Recognizes improper machine functioning and makes required adjustments if possible.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and overlays.
- Demonstrated ability to use SPC and shop floor data collection systems.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Skills And Formal Training Requirements/Experience
- Able to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.
- Able to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.