Manual lathe machine operator

Grinding Operation

• Grind external or cylindrical tapered surfaces.
• Read and interpret drawings, and blueprints.
• Determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
• Collect and assemble required products.
• Determine grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used.
• Dress the grinding wheel according to specifications.
• Lift or hoist workpieces using a crane.
• Confirm ground workpiece has the correct specifications.
• Change worn grinding wheels or worn tip.
• Utilize prescribed measuring tools to confirm product dimensions.
• Set up automatic work-feeding device.
• Ensure use proper wheel guards on all grinding machines
• Observe machine during operation
• Examine work pieces for any defects and keep records

• Health, Safety and Environment Follow strict safety regulations such as wearing gloves, aprons, protective masks, safety shoes etc.
• Demonstrate and promote a proactive commitment to health & safety, wellbeing and the environment whilst complying with all laws and company policies
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons.
• Report any safety incidents to the safety department as per safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, policies and protocols of the company.
• Executing instructions received from the safety department.
• Ensuring cleanliness and good housekeeping within your work area.
• Attend and participate in daily morning production meeting
• Produce according to the set standard time, daily targets and delivery dates
• Complete daily output production sheets
• Recommend innovative ways to make your work better and easier
• Cross train as backup in other areas of the manufacturing plant
• Complete any tasks that may arise as instructed by the Production manager and or Supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime when required to
• Participate in resolving breakdowns and machine maintenance
• Production changeover