Centerless Grinding Set-Up Operator

HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO•East Hartford, CT
•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates a variety of Centerless Grinders to produce high precision component parts that meet all quality standards. Specific equipment may include Cincinnati, Royal Master, and Kellenberger I.D./O.D. CNC Grinding Machines. Processes may include in-feed grinding, thru-feed grinding, O.D Grinding, and/or bar grinding. Familiarity with CNC controls (e.g. Dean, Allen Bradley, Fanuc, etc.) is a plus. This role is for 1st or 2nd shift. 1st shift is 7am-3:30. 2nd shift is 3:00 - 11:30pm This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT. 2nd Shift has a 15% shift differential

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
  • Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
  • Must be able to read and edit CNC programs.
  • 3 years minimum of Centerless Grind experience, set-up and operation.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

  • Technical school training a plus.
  • Familiarity with CNC controls (e.g. Dean, Allen Bradley, Fanuc, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part.
  • Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications.
  • Obtains bar stock or material from staging area.
  • Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others.
  • Makes all required adjustments to the machinery.
  • Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program.
  • Edits the program as necessary.
  • Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators.
  • Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance to quality standards.
  • Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department.
  • Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.
  • Verifies and record’s actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work
  • Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels.
  • Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized.
  • Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area.
  • Moves the finished work to an assigned area.
  • Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap.
  • Notifies lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.
  • Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.
  • Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive PTO Package
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • 401K Match Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
  • 15% shift differential for 2nd shift
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