ROLLER GRINDING OPERATOR at Amsted Rail

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates and maintains roller grinding line to perform multiple grinding functions on metal work pieces. Produces precision parts applying knowledge of grinding procedures to meet the customer's expectations and Amsted Rail procedures and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.
•  Measure dimensions of processed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using gauges, in accordance with the departmental quality plan.
• Check condition of grinding wheels for defects, cracks or chips.
• Assist Setup personnel with the changing over of workholding, attachments and grinding wheels for various grinding cells on the line.
• Select and safely use hand and power tools.
• Select program into machine control units to start operation.
• Remove and replace worn grinding wheels and dress new wheels to desired performance.
• Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing.
• Lift machine components and position manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Monitor transfer conveyors for proper operation.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by worn grinding and regulation wheels or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Adjust machine parameters using manual or automatic settings, change wheels, or adjust machine controls when machines malfunction or parts fall out of conformance.
• Use using diamond or star-wheel dresser, to ensure optimum grinding in accordance with job specifications.
• Record production run information in the company computer system.
• Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished work pieces.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems.

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