Green Sand - Experienced Small Grinder

Palmer Foundry • Palmer, Massachusetts, United States • $18 / hour • 1w ago

Seeking a person with training/experience in grinding or blending metal for our GS Small Grinding team. Higher rate potential commensurate with experience.

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or software source code that is subject to export controls restrictions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and will therefore be required to meet eligibility criteria under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Duties include:

After casting(s) have been cut-off, belt grind parts using tools such as belt grinder, hard disc grinder, lift table, pneumatic tools, and 7-inch grinder as required by workmanship standards.
Blend all areas with various hand air tools to finished state without grinding into, or changing contours of, casting.
Inspect and disposition castings finish using Cast Microfinish Comparator to PF Standard.
Identify non-conforming material.
If casting does not meet workmanship standards, perform required rework or send to weld repair.
Read & interpret spec sheets.
Clean and maintain area; fill out department safety sheets.
Perform other duties or assignments as directed by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. Vocational/Technical School experience a plus.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The successful candidate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The job requires standing for long periods of time (6+ hours) using air tools with vibration characteristics, holding parts or grinders for long periods of time and be able to manipulate castings in a safe way.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme heat, and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Shift schedule is 5:00 am-1:30 pm to start, with overtime available after the scheduled shift.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

PalmerFoundry also complies with federal employment eligibility verification lawsthrough the E-Verify process. To verify identity and legal authority to work inthe U.S., on their first day of employment, employees must present either adocument which establishes both identity and work authorization (e.g., a U.S.Passport or Permanent Resident Card), or provide one document for identity(e.g., a state-issued driver's license) and one for work authorization (e.g., aU.S. Social Security Card). All documents must be unexpired and presented inoriginal form to Palmer Foundry for the completion of Form I-9 and the E-Verifyprocess.