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Mirror Polishing & Plating Co Inc.
Grinder/Machine Operator
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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$39,773 / year median in Connecticut
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview Mirror Polishing & Plating Company Inc. is a comprehensive, world-renowned surface finishing and fabrication provider specializing in the repair, resurfacing, and coating of industrial rolls and cylinders. Our commitment to excellence and reliability makes us a trusted partner across various manufacturing sectors.
Purpose of Position:
To ensure quality grinding of customer rolls and cylindrical parts.Core Responsibilities and Function:
- Sets-up and operates O.D. Roll Grinding machines as directed.
- Review work instructions and/or blueprints to understand specifications of work scope.
- Dresses grinding wheels and grinds customer parts with wheels and belts.
- Inspects all finished work with company approved inspection techniques and equipment.
- Maintains proper coolant concentrations and levels of coolant tanks.
- Cleans coolant tanks as required.
- Completes all required routine (daily/weekly) preventative maintenance as directed.
- Keeps work area within department cleaned daily.
- Moves or coordinates movements of finished work to next step of the process as directed on the job ticket.
- Any task assigned by supervisor or management.
- Needs to use hands and feet to be able to put on Personal Protection Equipment including goggles, boots and gloves when needed.
- Needs to be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Regularly required to be on feet 80-90% of time.
- Regularly uses hand tools and heavy machinery requiring good hand-and-eye coordination, balance and leg strength.
Preferred Skills:
- Mechanical and math aptitudes
- Able to read Blueprints
- Able to use measuring equipment, i.e. calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc…
- Organizational and housekeeping skills
Job Details:
- Hourly Rate is based on skill set and years of experience. Full-time; 1st Shift; Monday through Friday (40 Hours per week)
- 7:00am - 3:30pm (Flexible with start and end time)
- Occasional shifts on