Grinder I

Dexter Magnetic Technologies•Torrance, CA

2d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Grinder I is responsible for manufacturing products according to customer specifications. The work follows detailed blueprints, customer specifications, internal work instructions, and written or verbal engineering direction. The role involves learning basic grinding operations, inspecting parts, and completing related maintenance and housekeeping tasks. Failure to follow quality-system processes can result in faulty parts that cost the company time and money. The position is based in a clean, temperature-controlled, well-lit production environment. Protective footwear and eyewear are required. The work is approximately 70% standing on cement floors with rubber mats, 10% sitting, 10% stooping and bending, and 10% walking. Employees lift and transport an average of 10 pounds, with a maximum of 30 pounds, and need manual dexterity in both hands and near visual acuity. The hourly range is $24–$26, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand verbal directions and instructions.
Ability to read, understand, and comply with quality and safety regulations.
Ability to provide feedback to engineers and brainstorm with others on the prototype team.
Manual dexterity of both hands and near visual acuity, corrected or uncorrected.
Ability to lift and transport an average of 10 pounds, up to a maximum of 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Trade school certification in Machining or Tool and Die.
Grinding experience.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use rigorous logic and methods to develop effective solutions.
Strong technical skills, including the ability to set up and run a variety of machines while holding tight tolerances with limited direction and producing quality short-run parts.
Experience with CNC OD/ID and surface grinders, as well as rough and precision slicers.
Strong machine-shop math and complex blueprint-reading skills, including GD&T.
Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.
Action-oriented, independent, detail-focused, cooperative, adaptable, and committed to continuously improving work skills.

Responsibilities

Follow detailed blueprints, customer specifications, internal work instructions, and written or verbal engineering direction.
Learn to read and understand basic dimensions and use measuring equipment for basic inspection.
Learn basic grinding operations using ID/OD grinders, surface grinders, centerless grinders, and related equipment.
Unload and clean parts from grinders.
Learn and perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Manufacture products according to customer specifications and follow quality-system processes.