Job Description:

• 1) Operates lathe grinder to grind glass laboratory apparatus and component parts to specified dimensions: Installs holding device, such as chuck or faceplate, on headstock spindle.

• 2) Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, and installs abrasive wheel in tailstock.

• 3) Starts machine and turns handwheel to feed abrasive wheel against workpiece or engages automatic feed.

• 4) Inspects and measures workpiece to verify conformance to specifications, using calipers and gauges.