Ceramic Blade Maker

Overview Set-up and operate precision automatic ceramic grinding machines. Produce items from various materials to blue print, sketches and work instructions.

Perform all blade processing operations in Ceramic and other Blade Departments. Responsibilities l Work independently in planning, layout, setting up and operating the precision automatic ceramic blade grinder. l Responsible for producing product within specification and applicable procedures/work instructions. l Perform basic machine maintenance. l Perform all processing operations in Ceramic and other Blade Departments, including but not limited to beveling, honing, grinding, punching, cutoff, packaging and assembly of product. l Participate in development of processes to enable production of unique and undocumented processes. l Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area. l Fully responsible for the quality of their own work. l Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices. l Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. l Work overtime as required. l Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum two years of hands on experience with the set up and operation of precision automatic ceramic face grinding machines. Experience with all Blade making processes a plus.

Experience with devices to lift heavy irregular shaped objects (i.e. cranes, power lifts, and methods of lifting). Knowledge:

Shop mathematics and technologies. Able to read basic blue prints.

Understands order of operations and good manufacturing practices.

Skill: Able to read and interpret blue prints. Able to correctly use and read measuring tools (i.e. tape measure, micrometers, Vernier calipers). Control the equipment to hold tolerances to .0005 consistently.

Verbal and written communication skills to convey information within the organization.

Ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance. Basic computer skills.

Able to prioritize tasks.

Physical/Environmental Demands: Possess manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items with fingers.

Able to lift, carry, move, push or pull up to 40 lbs without aid of a device.

Work in shop conditions with moving equipment, noise, dust and temperature swings. Periodically exposed to hazards of a serious nature requiring care in use of machinery and other equipment necessitating the use of personal protection equipment.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum two years of hands on experience with the set up and operation of precision automatic ceramic face grinding machines. Experience with all Blade making processes a plus.

Experience with devices to lift heavy irregular shaped objects (i.e. cranes, power lifts, and methods of lifting). Knowledge:

Shop mathematics and technologies. Able to read basic blue prints.

Understands order of operations and good manufacturing practices.

Skill: Able to read and interpret blue prints. Able to correctly use and read measuring tools (i.e. tape measure, micrometers, Vernier calipers). Control the equipment to hold tolerances to .0005 consistently.

Verbal and written communication skills to convey information within the organization.

Ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance. Basic computer skills.

Able to prioritize tasks.

Physical/Environmental Demands: Possess manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items with fingers.

Able to lift, carry, move, push or pull up to 40 lbs without aid of a device.

Work in shop conditions with moving equipment, noise, dust and temperature swings. Periodically exposed to hazards of a serious nature requiring care in use of machinery and other equipment necessitating the use of personal protection equipment.

l Work independently in planning, layout, setting up and operating the precision automatic ceramic blade grinder. l Responsible for producing product within specification and applicable procedures/work instructions. l Perform basic machine maintenance. l Perform all processing operations in Ceramic and other Blade Departments, including but not limited to beveling, honing, grinding, punching, cutoff, packaging and assembly of product. l Participate in development of processes to enable production of unique and undocumented processes. l Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area. l Fully responsible for the quality of their own work. l Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices. l Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. l Work overtime as required. l Perform other duties as assigned.