Grind Operator

CMI Group Aerospace & DefensePhoenix, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

ID/OD Grind Operator (CNC) Night Shift (20% night shift pay differential) Defense & Aerospace Machine Shop Location: 3617 La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040 SHIFT: Night Shift (20% night shift pay differential) ID / OD Grind Machinist Setup and Operate grinding machines to produce parts to established blueprint and engineering specifications for aerospace applications. Manual and CNC grinders. Machines used are Heald ID, Toyoda OD manual and CNC, Okamoto CNC ID & OD, and Kellenberger CNC.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Toyoda, Okamoto, and Kellenberger Grinders, Heald a plus
  • Proficient with standard types of inspection equipment – Indicating Micrometers, Bore Gages, Sunnen Gage, & Test Indicators
  • Read and interpret of B/P’s including assemblies, dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, abbreviations, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), and any other standard nomenclature per customer, government, or industry standards and following directions
  • Experience in grinding holding tolerances of .0002” - .0005” preferred
  • Strong attention to detail, quality-focused, and willing to learn
  • General knowledge of standard shop practices and equipment
  • High School or GED
  • CNC experience preferred but not required
  • 5+ years ID/OD grinding experience preferred, but will train lathe or mill machinist looking to grow in one of the most complete grind departments in the valley.
  • To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment.
  • All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Setup & operate to produce high precision aerospace components on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
  • Ability to setup and grind angles, contours, lines, spheres, etc. onto surfaces
  • Complete all required paperwork properly – inspection reports, SPC, job travelers, etc.
  • Ability to hold tolerances of .0002” - .0005” while maintaining a high level of productivity
  • Able to work independently and stay on task – operate 2 machines regularly
  • Ability to problem solve and communicate process improvement suggestions with management

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available.
  • 401(k) with company match
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