Roll Grinder

Position Overview:
As a member of Novelis Kingston Roll Grinding Shop, Roll Grinders are responsible for supporting the manufacturing process to achieve our Focused 5 goals.

**The Roll Grinder supports our Focused 5 goals by**:

- Loading rolls or other parts into the grinder and making routine adjustments until specified contour and finish is obtained.
- Performing instrument check of surface roughness. Checking diameter with micrometer, skating work roll with pumice saddle soap and logging roll data in shop computer.
- Cleaning, oiling, paper-wrapping and identifying finished rolls.
- Slinging loading and operating pendant-controlled crane to move rolls and equipment from one location to another within the shop.
- Selecting, mounting, and dressing grinding wheels.
- Performing daily checklists including but not limited to sump additive concentration and making adjustment as the need arises.
- Keeping work area clean and tidy.
- Participating in continuous improvement events.

**The successful team member in this role will have**:

- A minimum of 3 yrs. experience as a licensed machinist or completion of equivalent trade program and related experience will also be considered.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products (including excel) and willingness to learn custom programmed software.
- Eagerness to learn, keeping training records up to date and current.
- Great interpersonal skills to problem solve and support the team.
- Ability to work independently as the business need arises.
- An innovative mindset continually developing and improving best practices.
- A desire to operate in a fast-paced environment, with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
- Ability to work day and night shifts on a continental rotation (14 shifts, rotating every 28 days).

Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Location Profile:
Novelis’ Kingston facility located on the eastern end of Lake Ontario Kingston is midway between Toronto and Montreal. 275 employees cold roll finish and anneal aluminum used in automotive and specialty products for a wide array of customers in North America. Local residents and visitors enjoy Kingston’s Downtown District which is the gathering place for various events including the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous FebFest the 1000 Islands Poker Run and The Limestone City Blues Festival. Our employees give back to the community through United Way and the Loaned Representative Program. The site also provides grants to community organizations promoting safety recycling and STEM education through the company’s Novelis Neighbor program.