What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cutoff position at Michigan Wheel?
Are you looking to learn a new trade? Are you someone who likes to work with your hands and is always eager to learn to things? Michigan Wheel is looking for you!!
Michigan Wheel has been part of the Grand Rapids community for over 100 year, and has over 100 years of excellence in propulsion, Michigan Wheel continues to make the custom-crafted boat propeller you buy off the shelf. The unmatched performance and the wide variety of styles and types in Michigan propellers offer boaters a single source for boat props that are custom made for every kind of pleasure craft in the water. Boat propellers ranging from the marine inboard and industrial fixed pitch propellers, from 3” through 96” diameters.
Michigan Wheel’s philosophy of applying both machine and hand operations (each in the areas where it excels) has made Michigan propellers the standard by which the industry judges excellence. Such manufacturing integrity means that, in the future, as in the past, you can depend upon Michigan Wheel – where breakthroughs in propeller technology begin.
Michigan Wheel has been part of the Grand Rapids community for over 100 year, and has over 100 years of excellence in propulsion, Michigan Wheel continues to make the custom-crafted boat propeller you buy off the shelf. The unmatched performance and the wide variety of styles and types in Michigan propellers offer boaters a single source for boat props that are custom made for every kind of pleasure craft in the water. Boat propellers ranging from the marine inboard and industrial fixed pitch propellers, from 3” through 96” diameters.
Michigan Wheel’s philosophy of applying both machine and hand operations (each in the areas where it excels) has made Michigan propellers the standard by which the industry judges excellence. Such manufacturing integrity means that, in the future, as in the past, you can depend upon Michigan Wheel – where breakthroughs in propeller technology begin.
Michigan Wheel is looking for a 1st Shift Cut Off in our foundry.
Cut off is the last step in the foundry. The foundry is where the process starts to take shape. We take a “brick” of metal and with the appropriate process and heat we melt this down to pour in our sand mold. These then sit for an hour to a few day to cool down all depends on the item. After this the newly create propeller is then knocked out of the sand mold and cleaned off. Its next stop is our cut off team to remove any large pieces of metal before leaving the foundry to go to the machine shop.
Summary:
The primary function of the Cutoff/Chipper/Grinder is to remove unwanted metal from a part using a wheelabrator, cutoff saw or plasma torch.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Cut off of a part, runner system, riser, vents, excessive flash
- Properly maintain equipment – oil levels, belt wear, etc.
- Maintain proper housekeeping in and around work area
- Stay on task and hit their production goals each day
- Other duties as assigned
The perfect applicant has the ability to multi task, understands quality and safety standards. Along with being a great team player and a positive addition to the team.
At Michigan wheel we want you to know we are here for you so we have the following benefits to offer to our full time team members.
- Weekly Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vison Insurance
- Short term and Long Term disability
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 9 Paid Holidays
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Physical Demands:
- Stand at work station
- Operate hilo/lift truck/bobcat/hoist
- Push/pull/lift up to 75 pounds
Work environment:
- Employees move around the plant by walking, or driving. There are times when the environment is hot or cold (depending on the season) due to overhead door being open. Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses with side shields, hearing protection and steel-toed work shoes required.