CNC Machinist - Profile Grinder 1st Shift

About the role

Set up and operate precision CNC Profile Grinding machines, in accordance with approved and safe work procedures. Ability to square parts on all 6 sides, as well as program machine to create elaborate profiles in the grinding wheel to transfer profile to the parts. Removes, dresses, and installs grinding wheels on machines, according to specifications, applying knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures. Plans and schedules work, as well as, sets up equipment and tools, using a variety of devices, machine attachments and fixtures. Machines precision steel parts. Ensures conformance to specifications utilizing CMM, height gauges, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices to adjust wheel profiles, to produce drawing specified dimensions and ensure overall quality. Evaluates and maintains results and quality to ensure parts are in specified dimensions and tolerances. Maintains surface finish requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Completes work orders, associated documents and labor as required.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements to minimize downtime, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
• Performs first piece inspections FAI to verify accuracy before full production runs.
• Records part counts, runtimes, and process data accurately specifically in production documentation or ERP System.

Requirements

• Must be able to work independently as well as being part of the team.
• Must be very organized and thorough, following all procedures for quality and safety.
• Must be able to manage time well to meet deadlines.
• Must have CAM knowledge and programming experience.
• Must have conversational machine programming experience.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Must have inspection experience and able to use precision measuring devices for overall quality.
• Must be able to evaluate and maintain results and quality to ensure parts are in specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Must be able to manage time well to meet deadlines.
• Must have desire to learn and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be very organized and thorough, following all procedures for quality and safety.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and self-motivated to work alone.
• Must be reliable and able to work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Must have knowledge of the metric system (preferred).
• Must be able to lift/push/pull to 50lbs.
• Must ensure conformance to specifications utilizing CMM, height gauges, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices to adjust tools, to produce drawing specified dimensions and ensure overall quality.

Skills

• Must have CAM knowledge and programming experience.
• Must have conversational machine programming experience.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Must have inspection experience and able to use precision measuring devices for overall quality.

Education Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ Years’ Experience in Profile Grinding
• Journeyman Certification a Plus or Educational Equivalent

Additional Information

• Understand and practice safe working methods
• Basic understanding of tools
• Willingness to work to ISO / QS 9000 standards and have a commitment to continuous improvement