Grinder

At AMERICAN Castings we specialize in gray and ductile iron castings. We are a member of the AMERICAN family of iron and steel manufacturers that together has a collective total of more than 500 years of manufacturing experience. The family originated with and was founded as AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905.

We have a wide range of customers and serve diverse markets such as agriculture, construction, energy, mining, and waterworks with in-depth expertise in each field. Our proficiency in engineering and metallurgy, rigorous maintenance and reliability practices and being vigilant about continuous improvement and productivity initiatives helps keep our customers with us year after year and enables us to deliver a quality product at a competitive price.

*SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Performs all grinding operations to finish castings, inside and out, to meet requirements. Read process card for instructions on where and how to grind the proper amount of metal according to customer requirements. Move castings with a hoist onto roller line or lift table. Use various grinders, wheels, pencil grinders and attachments to remove excess metal from castings. Operate swing grinder, stand grinder and hot saw. Remove proper metal and to avoid chatters and undercutting. Used compressed air to clean off casting. Oil grinder as needed. May drive forklift as needed. This position may be classified as a lead person which will perform job duties as assigned. Keep work area clean and orderly. Know safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Report malfunction of equipment to proper authority. Perform other work as instructed by supervisor.

*A complete job description is available in Human Resources*