Job Information
HAMPTON HYDRAULICS LLC Chip/Grind FC in Hampton, Iowa
POSITION SUMMARY
Grinds and chips raw castings to remove riser pads, parting line flash, ingates, and impinged sand. Cleans ID off cored holes by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Positions workpiece manually or by using jib of crane.
- Inserts selected grinding wheel or cutting chisel into portable grinder or power hammer.
- Positions and manually guides tool along specified guidelines on edge or surface of workpiece.
- Grinds small parts on snag grinder.
- Removes sharp edges or burrs.
- Chips or grinds out pits or cracks.
- Sharpens chisels and dresses grinding wheels.
- Sorts castings by material onto heat-treat pallets or into crates, depending on heat-treat process.
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``` - Operates electric hoist and forklift to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
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``` - Inspects castings for defects and decides if defect will be ground out, welded, or scrapped. - Applies die penetrate to casting to inspect parts for cracks.
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``` - Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you. - Wear all the PPE that is required. Ear plugs, respirator and steel toe boots.
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``` - Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Companys housekeeping policies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma, GED or prior experience in foundry or manufacturing environment preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, blueprints, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management and company associates.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to react and respond positively to change.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to walk or stand 100% of the workday; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate is occasionally required to bend, twist, kneel, and talk or hear. The associate must occasionally push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection. The associate is required to wear appropriate protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection when working in a manufacturing area. Usage of and exposure to chemicals as d scribed and documented per Material Safety Data Sheets.