Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years.

The Polisher and Buffer - B operates polishing and buffing equipment to obtain the desired finish and luster on parts and products. Also operates forklifts and cranes to load and unload equipment.

Your Responsibilities:

Operate polishing and buffing equipment and other machines.

Select wheels, dressings and abrasives best suited for type of job.

May build up, glue, surface, dress and balance all types of wheels.

Apply and manipulate work to wheels exercising proper pressure and duration to polish, grind, glaze and buff using care to maintain contours, radii, close dimensions and relative shape.

Obtain even color buff on high grade plated parts or polished castings of intricate shape.

Layout and have work checked.

Work from drawings, specifications and job layouts.

Completed projects subject to final inspection.

May be required to work on other machining equipment at the discretion of the supervisor to meet production needs.

Your Profile:

Requires knowledge of polishing and buffing practices plus experience and judgment to obtain required finishes.

Completes routine maintenance on primary machines.

Knowledgeable in the use of forklifts, cranes and hand trucks.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED. 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings and blueprints, instructions, schedules, procedures, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports or correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp tools and edges. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Computer Skills and Abilities

Ability to research drawings in drawing database program. Ability to use computer software to report labor on shop orders.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• 401K with Company Match

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