Centerless Grinder Setup Operator - Manufacturing Technician
About The Position
Horberg Industries Inc. is seeking a full-time Centerless Grinder Setup Operator to join its manufacturing team in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The role involves setting up and operating centerless grinding equipment to produce precision components, while emphasizing quality, tight tolerances, and efficient production. The company manufactures precision dowel pins for aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, government, public, and private-sector customers. The operator reviews blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sheets before setting up equipment. During the shift, the operator monitors machine performance, performs routine maintenance, addresses minor issues, inspects finished components with precision measuring instruments, and maintains job records and data entry. The position is performed in a machine shop environment and requires standing throughout a shift. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma, trade school experience, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of grinding experience or at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a technical position.
- Ability to set up and operate centerless grinding machines, or learn to do so quickly.
- Experience reading blueprints.
- Proficiency with inspection equipment such as a micrometer, profilometer, and roundness gauge.
- Proficiency in basic shop math.
- Ability to stand throughout a shift in a machine shop environment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Review blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sheets.
- Set up grinding equipment for maximum efficiency and precision.
- Operate centerless grinding machines or learn to operate them.
- Monitor machine performance during production.
- Perform routine maintenance, including checking fluid levels and dressing regulating wheels.
- Address minor machine issues to keep production moving.
- Inspect completed components using precision measuring instruments to ensure they meet specifications.
- Maintain accurate records and enter data for each job.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous leave package, including holiday, sick/personal, and vacation leave
- Retirement investment program with a 4% company match
- Company performance bonuses
- Employee referral awards
- Team bonuses
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
