Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
Sets up and operates grinding machines (Internal Diameter, Outside Diameter) to grind specific aspects of cylindrical and tapered surfaces of races by performing the following duties.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Uses blueprints to ensure grind work is done within expected tolerances Selects grinding wheel and mounts wheel on spindle. Moves controls and reads dial to set angle of workpiece to grinding wheel. Dresses wheel manually or with preset device. Positions and secures workpiece on faceplate, magnetic chuck, or in chuck jaws. Selects and sets grinding wheel speed, work surface speed, and workpiece table travel rate. Positions and tightens stops to set depth of grinding wheel cut and stroke of workpiece table. Moves controls to feed wheel to workpiece manually and automatically. Turns valve handle and directs f...