The maintenance Roll Grinder performs a full range of assignments using independent judgement to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations.  He or she performs a variety of fabrication tasks related to heavy industrial equipment.  Must successfully complete the required training and medical exam as well as have a thorough knowledge of the appropriate Job Instruction Breakdown (JIB) for their assigned area.

• Fabrication projects.

• Daily lubrication and maintenance of machine and other duties such as wheel dressing and machine set-up to keep parts within tolerance and finish specifications.

• Bearing maintenance, rotation, and lubrication as per bearing maintenance schedule.

• Setting up and operating CNC machines.

• Operating surface grinders and lathes.

• Preparing rolls for external processing (EDT and Chrome Plating), packing the rolls, accordingly, loading and unloading trucks.

• Inspecting returned rolls from external processing, checking that rolls conform to specifications.

• Operate all machinery in the Roll Grinding Shop (Including Pro-Mikes).

• Parts rigging.

Pay Range: 

$24.80 - $30.72/hour

Minimum Qualifications: 

The successful individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The following qualifications are also desirable:

• Journeyman status or equivalent experience in Roll Grinder trade.

• Ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment.

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals.

• Basic knowledge of materials such as steel alloy (differentiate alloy numbers), bronze, aluminum, and cast iron.

• Be willing to work off-shifts, weekends and overtime if required.

• Can run manual machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, and other equipment. 

• Familiar with Lathe Math Skills and Measuring Tools. 

• Knowledge of component assembly like press fit tolerances, or shrink fit tolerances. 

• Knowledge of fixturing and set up of large parts (how to position parts on machine to achieve accurate results).

• Knowledge of machine tools, equipment, materials, and inspection methods. 

• Knowledge of which equipment is best suited for task in considering efficiency, accuracy, resources, and limits of equipment.

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment by strictly adhering to the departmental procedures.

• Meet both quality and scheduling expectations. 

• Troubleshoot issues and problems and come up with creative solutions. 

• Use of measuring equipment both manual and electronic (Micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, pro-mikes). 

Special Demands:

• Be capable of regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Be able to climb ladders and comfortable working in elevated environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, will be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

• May be exposed to wet or humid conditions.

• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

• May be regularly exposed to high noise environments.

• May be exposed to extremely dusty environments.

• May be exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process.