Grinding, Honing, Lapping, and Deburring Machine Set-Up Operators

Set up and operate grinding, honing, lapping, or deburring machines to remove excess materials or burrs from internal and external surfaces.

Job Task

• Moves machine controls to index workpiece and adjust machine for pre-selected operational settings.
• Activates machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpiece, according to specifications.
• Computes machine indexing and settings for specified dimension and base reference points.
• Studies blueprints, work order, or machining instructions to determine product dimensions, tooling, and to plan operational sequence.
• Observes and adjusts machine operation.
• Selects machine tooling to be used in machine operation, utilizing knowledge of machine and production requirements.
• Threads and hand feeds materials through machine cutters or abraders.
• Mounts and positions tools in machine chuck, spindle, or other tool holding device to specifications, using hand tools.
• Maintains stock of machine parts and machining tools.
• Repairs or replaces machine parts, using hand tools or notifies engineering personnel when corrective action is required.
• Brushes or sprays lubricating compound on workpiece or turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against tool and workpiece.
• Lifts and positions workpiece manually or with hoist, and secures in hopper, on machine table, faceplate or chuck, using clamps.
• Inspects or measures workpiece, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers for conformance to specifications.
• Grinds, sharpens, or hones tools, dies, and products to prescribed dimensions, using power tools, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Measures workpieces and lays out work, using precision measuring devices.

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