2nd Shift Pointing Grinding Operator at Theragenics Corp – North Attleboro, Massachusetts

PURPOSE OF JOB

The 2nd Shift grinding operator’s main responsibility is to grind points to all required dimensions and geometries found on the drawing.

JOB/OPERATION ELEMENTS

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepares grinding machine for operation by cleaning work area, organizing tools, and reviewing documentation.
• Set-up grinder using no more than two strips of product to bring parts into tolerance. If adjustments are to be made in set-up to make parts acceptable, use only the original two strips (often strips can be cut several times to get adjustments made).
• Completely follows product handling procedures, all product handled with care and within procedural guidelines.
• Use inspection microscope to verify workmanship of product.
• Record measurement requirements and tolerances on router.
• Measure parts at beginning, middle and end of run (or as necessary) and records data on router.
• Monitor output during shift to insure that standard run rates are achieved.
• Alert floor technician, work leader or supervisor of any problems with machine and/or quality of product produced.
• Complete all associated documentation required (work travelers, output logs, etc.) per Needletech Standard Operating Procedure.
• Communicates pertinent pass down information to the group-leader, supervisor and/or next operator.
• Understands attendance policy – shows up at station ready to work promptly and works specified hours.
• Review and understand daily work schedule.
• Understands importance and follows safety policies and procedures
• Ability to stand throughout eight hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Clean, organize work area upon completion of shift.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Requires a high school diploma.

Experience:

Requires 6 to 12 months previous experience working on grinding machines or equivalent machines experience. Must be able to use various measuring devices to ensure proper tolerances on finished product