CNC Grind Operator (Days)

American Rheinmetall•Plymouth, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world. Summary Sets up and operates precision gear grinding machine with special indexing equipment to grind master and precision gears by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Responsibilities

Sets up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
Moves controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
Positions and secures workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turns handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
Moves controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel.
Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
Grinds metallic materials.
Changes worn tools and cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
Performs light machine maintenance (check oil and coolant levels).