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Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Grinder Operator 1st Shift. The core hours are 4:00am to 2:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is $18.54 per hour.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
This position requires ability to perform functions and duties in the foundry related to finishing a casting, including shakeout, shot blasting, sorting, and visual inspection. This position is accountable for managing the full life cycle of products within the harsh & hazardous/industrial wire management and PD&C product families.
Visually inspect and manually sort castings according to finishing needs
Use snag grinder and/or face grinder to remove casting defects following established procedures
Place castings in appropriate containers to prevent product mixing
Perform a variety of duties to clean castings using shot-blast machine
Direct castings from conveyor into tubs on the shakeout operation
Handle castings and visually inspect and sort castings according to finishing needs
Perform material handling duties as required
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
Other duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
A minimum of six (6) months manufacturing experience.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Amarillo Texas will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred qualifications:
Prior experience using grinding wheels
Prior experience in an industrial setting
Understanding of material movement
Position Criteria:
Understand and utilize the lockout/tagout procedures
Work at varied heights using fall protection as required
Ability to stand/or walk for 8-12 hours, and lift to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Ability to become forklift certified.
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is hot and subject to unexpected swings of overtime (ability to flex personal schedule to cover tasks on other shifts)
Ability to communicate effectively and work with all employees throughout plant
This workstation requires the employee to be alert for risks while performing repetitive work on an abrasive grinding wheel.
Employee must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment with large manufacturing equipment for 10-hour days