Job Description:

• 1) Inspects and tests finished grinding wheels for adherence to specifications: Inserts spindle in wheel, and mounts spindle on tripod.

• 2) Spins wheel and examines it for defects, such as heavy spots, uneven faces, and cracks.

• 3) Measures diameter and width of wheel, using calipers and tape measure.

• 4) Mounts wheel on machine that spins it at specified number of revolutions per minute to test it for cracks and soft spots.

• 5) Weighs wheels on balance scale and stacks them in pile according to grade and weight.

• 6) Marks defective wheels to be refinished or discarded.

• 7) May record number, size, and type of wheels inspected.