What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grinder position at Héroux-Devtek Inc.?
Company Bio:
Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Division info:
The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.
Summary of position:
Sets up and operates internal OD grinders/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.
Main responsibilities:
Studies blueprint or layout on workpiece 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 mandated specs or grinding techniques
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 set up machine for other operations
Qualifications:Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in job related environment including previous work in forming grinding wheels (radius, angles).
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing sketches
Be able to read inspection tools and have knowledge of Quality Control, gages, and micrometers
Have ability to set tool lengths for each machine in department
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Understand procedures and production schedules
Good physical condition; able to lift heavy loads
Knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals, fractions and its application to the reading of drawings and measuring instruments or the calculations, and recording dimensions
Must be detail oriented
Ability to work with minimum supervision
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for extended periods while performing duties
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Equipment Skills
Knowledge & past use of tow motors, forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes and packaging materials as applicable.
Other Requirements
U.S. Person status required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently)
Sit F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)
Reach Outward C (Constantly)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl N (Not applicable)
Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)
Bend C (Constantly)
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less C (Constantly)
11-20 lbs C (Constantly)
21-50 lbs C (Constantly)
51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Over 100 lbs N (Not applicable)
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less C (Constantly)
13-25 lbs C (Constantly)
26-40 lbs C (Constantly)
41-100 lbs F (Frequently)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes)
You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".
HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
To access the “EEOC is The Law” information poster, please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Division info:
The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.
Summary of position:
Sets up and operates internal OD grinders/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.
Main responsibilities:
Studies blueprint or layout on workpiece 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 mandated specs or grinding techniques
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 set up machine for other operations
Qualifications:Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in job related environment including previous work in forming grinding wheels (radius, angles).
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing sketches
Be able to read inspection tools and have knowledge of Quality Control, gages, and micrometers
Have ability to set tool lengths for each machine in department
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Understand procedures and production schedules
Good physical condition; able to lift heavy loads
Knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals, fractions and its application to the reading of drawings and measuring instruments or the calculations, and recording dimensions
Must be detail oriented
Ability to work with minimum supervision
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for extended periods while performing duties
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Equipment Skills
Knowledge & past use of tow motors, forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes and packaging materials as applicable.
Other Requirements
U.S. Person status required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently)
Sit F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)
Reach Outward C (Constantly)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl N (Not applicable)
Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)
Bend C (Constantly)
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less C (Constantly)
11-20 lbs C (Constantly)
21-50 lbs C (Constantly)
51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Over 100 lbs N (Not applicable)
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less C (Constantly)
13-25 lbs C (Constantly)
26-40 lbs C (Constantly)
41-100 lbs F (Frequently)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes)
You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".
HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
To access the “EEOC is The Law” information poster, please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Salary : $41,200 - $52,100
