Grinding Machine Operator
Grinding Machine Operator
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Job Description
Grinding machine operators set up, program and control grinding machines, designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by using an abrasive wheel with diamond teeth as a cutting device for very precise and light cuts. They read grinding machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the grinding controls, such as the depth of cuts and the rotation speed..
Top 2 specific things you need to know
As a Grinding Machine Operator, you will need to master following:
Top 22 general things you need to know
More generally, a grinding machine operator is also versed in:
- apply control process statistical methods
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- program a CNC controller
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- statistical process control
- supply machine
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- use CAM software
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent grinding machine operator
It also helps to know the following:
- ferrous metal processing
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal assembly products
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of tools
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- monitor stock level
- trigonometry
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- geometry
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- metal smoothing technologies
- procure mechanical machinery
- record production data for quality control
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- tend CNC grinding machine
- use CAD software
- work ergonomically
Top employers for this job
Grinding Machine Operator (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
Full Time
Urgent
Private
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