Machine Operator (Point Grinding)

JOB TITLE JOB CODE

Machine Operator (Point Grinding) NT080

REPORTS TO DEPT. NAME

Grinding Supervisor Grinding

The grinding operators main responsibility is to grind points to all required dimensions and geometries found on the drawing.

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 Medical Device Manufacturing company 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.

Salary or Hourly Range

Minimum: Median: Maximum:

(Total Hours during day)

0Unlimited

Sit X

Stand X

Walk X

(0-10x) (10-20x) (50 & Over x)

Sedentary 0-10 lbs X

Light 11-20 lbs X

Moderate 21-50 lbs X

Heavy 51-65 lbs X

Very Heavy X

Pulling X

Climbing X

Balancing X

Stooping X

Bending X

Crouching/Squatting X

Crawling X

Above Shoulder X

Below Shoulder X

Yes No

Right X

Left X

Both X

Right Left

Yes No Yes No

Simple grasping X X

Pushing/Pulling X X

WORKING CONDITIONS

Yes No

InsideX X

Outside X

Cold X

Heat X

Damp X

Dust X

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Fully enclosed shoes. Safety equipment identified in the departments Hazard Assessment book.

Strains/Sprains: Possibility greatly reduced by using proper lifting and product handling.

Burns: Unlikely

CTS/Tenacities: Possibility greatly reduced by varying jobs throughout the shift.

Dermatitis: Possibility greatly reduced by reduced by following safe practices as outlined in the Hazard Assessment book located within the department.

Lacerations: Possibility greatly reduced by reduced by following safe practices as outlined in the Hazard Assessment book located within the department.

Eye Injury: Possibility greatly reduced by reduced by following safe practices as outlined in the Hazard Assessment book located within the department.

Reasoning: Ability to follow detailed procedures with several potential variables. Problem- solving ability and interpretation of events required for practical matters. Creative innovative solutions to job problems

Calculations: Addition subtraction multiplication division decimals and percentages;

knowledge of various units of measure such as inch foot and yard.

Language: Ability to read and understand product labels policies construction diagrams safety instructions.

Speaking: Ability to convey detailed messages department supervisor and other employees.

The employee signature below is an acknowledgment that the employee has read and fully understands the contents of the job description for which they have been assigned:

Employee Signature Date