Grinder Operator

Company: Blachford Acoustics Group
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description $17.00/hr starting wage $0.40 2nd shift differential. Great benefits: PTO, 401k more 2nd shift position. Please note, job is located in Frankfort, IL. Experience in grinding/sifting powders a plus, with opportunity to increase starting wage. Job Summary: Packages product using a hammer mill, pelletizer tote dumper, lump breaker, drum and sack fixture, and manual/auto scale system. Sets the grinder operation from information on the batch cards. Helps in the packaging of ground products packed into bags, drums and super sacks. Reports production quantities by batch and labels finished goods as needed. Assists in the batch production of quality wire drawing lubricants using sigma blade mixers, ribbon blenders, kettles, twin-cone blender, liquid blend tanks, grinders, sifters, and fat/caustic metering systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : -- Effectively and efficiently meet production and quality goals. -- Work safely, encourage others to do so, and follow safety policies. -- Grind reacted batches, package, shrink-wrap full pallets and move to the warehouse with a forklift. -- Recommend equipment and process improvements. -- Report any equipment/process problems to Production Manager and assist maintenance in troubleshooting as required. -- Assist digging kettles by tipping over the kettle using a hand block and tackle, remove the batch from the kettle with a forklift, breakup the mass using a sledgehammer and operate a front end loader to place the material into totes. -- Charge kettles when directed by supervisor. -- Take in-process samples to QA Lab for testing. -- Change grinder screens on top deck by climbing a ladder to access the second deck. -- Grind/sift work-in-process and package specified weight into designated containers (drums, super sacks, bags etc.). -- Ensure all containers/packages are labeled properly. -- Maintain good housekeeping practices. Clean floor, equipment and on the top deck as outlined on the housekeeping schedule. Manage the grinder 5-S board for tool storage. -- Assist batch makers when directed to by supervisor. -- Unload truckloads of empty drums when needed -- Maintain ISO 9001 standards in the plant. -- All quality requirements as outlined in Tier I & Tier II. -- Other duties as required.

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