Machine Operator Level Three

About Us

For more than 45 years, M&M Quality Grinding has been a trusted partner in precision bar stock grinding. Located in Hodgkins, Illinois, we play a critical role in our customers' supply chains by delivering high-quality, tight-tolerance grinding services. We serve a wide range of customers including medical, commercial, and industrial manufacturing, and steel distribution. Our customers rely on us for consistency, accuracy, and on-time delivery, and our success begins with our people.

We believe technology will never exceed the value of our most important resource: our team. Whether you're experienced, early in your career, or somewhere in between, we welcome hard-working, honest individuals who take pride in making a difference. M&M Quality Grinding is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and works hard to create a respectful, welcoming workplace for everyone.

Position Summary

Machine Operator #3 sets up and ensures the machine works properly and conforms with company quality, quantity, efficiency standards and has advanced knowledge of grinding equipment, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to safety.

Job Requirements

• Understand of the mechanics of grinding machines
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to follow property safety procedures
• Ability to determine whether grinding machine is working properly based on specification for expectation such as fixture, grinding speeds, and grinding rates
• Can satisfactorily complete and lead (help others) the following- Troubleshoot and Setup Cincinnati Grinder #3 (EAs or OMs) and Twin Grip grinding for OD ranging from 1" to 7" and up to 24' Length holding tight tolerances
• Knowledge of the Twin Grip Grinders, Meeco/Medart Straighteners, Chamfer Machines, Air Compressors, is a PLUS and a path to the next level (shift / cell lead)
• Minimum 10 years Centerless Grinding experience
• Leadership skills, working and leading others, for evaluation and preparation for the next level up

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tools according to instructions, and specifications
• Studies blueprints, work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed
• Select, places, and secure tools
• Place and secure workpieces in proper machine table
• Prepare fixtures and feeding devices, starts machine, and engages feed
• Observe each machine to verify quality performance
• Verify measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order
• Set and adjust necessary controls to regulate machines
• Sharpens tools with bench grinder as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Matching 401 (k) contribution up to 5%
• Paid Time-off and Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, stand, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel parts
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with appropriate assistance
• Must be able to be on feet (not sitting)

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ear protection may be required for certain processes.
• Steel toe shoes and eye protection are required for all activity on the shop floor.