Straighten/Inspect/Center Grind - ICS Specials

Allied Machine & EngineeringCorp.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  Straighten/Inspect/Center Grind - ICS Specials

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY:  Associate

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:  Mill Holder Supervisor

JOB TITLES REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:  None

ROLE: To ensure that spade drill holders with Indexable Carbide pockets are within allowable geometry specifications and tolerances upon return from heat treating and/or other hardening processes.  To effectively inspect, straighten and grind center on Holders

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• To effectively inspect holders for proper geometry, primarily on optical comparators, with programmed inspection routines.  Must have documented training on the use of the optical comparator. 
• To effectively straighten holders found to be out of tolerance due to excessive Total Indicated Run out.
• Must be competent (or demonstrate an ability to be trained) at related operations, i.e. Blast Holders, Press Pins, and Install Blade and Inspect in case support on those operations is unavailable.  Previous experience on these operations is preferred but not required.
• To communicate with Holder Department Supervisor (s) to ensure scheduled priorities are being followed and to convey any problems that may cause delays in meeting order due dates.
• To follow inspection plans for all operations performed
• May be called upon to inspect geometry of holders at various stages in the production process other than hardened holders.  This may include product returned by customers as nonconforming.
• Work with Quality Services Department when discrepancies exist between their inspection results and those of manufacturing.
• To inspect for slot squareness.
• Sand blast holders upon their return from heat treat
• Inspect and ream gun drill hole as necessary prior to installing dowel
• Install dowel pin and inspect its height
• Check holder between centers for TIR and slot squareness
• Straighten holders on the Eitel press, if necessary
• Effectively set up and operate center grinder for both standard and special products
• Process orders according to appropriate schedule and/or supervisor’s direction, and properly stage product for the next operation.
• Observe and report any areas that need addressed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).  Higher levels of education, including the apprenticeship program are preferred.

Experience

Skills

• A demonstrated ability to use the optical comparator (previous experience using programmed inspection routines on the comparator is preferred, but not required.
• A demonstrated ability to accurately use other inspection equipment as needed, including calipers, micrometers, and gages, etc.
• A demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints.

Minimum requirements

• Lifting of 32lbs
• On feet for 8-12 hrs.
• Ability to read Indictors
• Ability for follow schedules