SUMMARY OF POSITION

　　Sets up and operates internal grinding machines to grind internal cylindrical and tapered surfaces of rotating metal workpieces, such as tool, die, and machined parts, usually for limited runs, analyzes blueprints and specifications of selecting tooling according to knowledge of internal grinding procedures.

　　SUMMARY OF DUTIES

　　Studies blueprint or layout on workpieces to visualize grinding to be done and plans sequence of operations.Selects grinding wheel, according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives, and mounts wheel on spindle.Moves controls and reads dial to set angle of workpiece to grinding wheel, following product specifications.Dresses wheel manually or with preset device.Positions and secures workpiece on faceplate, magnetic chuck, or in chuck jaws, using wrenches.Selects as set grinding wheel speed, work surface speed, and workpiece table travel rate, according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives.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.Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications, using such measuring instruments as micrometers, dial indicators, and gage blocks.Sizes and micro finish and all related blueprint dimensions.Report production time for each job plan.May dress grinding wheel to specified profile for contour grinding, using special features and tools.May grind nonmetallic materials, such as plastics.May operate tracer attachment to duplicate contours from templates or models.May set up machine for other operations.QUALIFICATIONS

　　High School diploma or GED equivalent.Minimum of 3 years of experience in job related environment including previous work in forming grinding wheels (radius, angles).SKILLS

　　Read blueprints, manufacturing sketches, inspection tools and have knowledge of Quality Control, gages, and micrometers.Set tool lengths for each department machine.Experience with tow motors, fork lifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and packaging materials.Speak, read, and write English.Apply basic math skills add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, and fractions to read of drawings, measuring instruments or calculations and recording dimensions.Understand procedures and production schedules.Ability to lift heavy loads.Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

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