Grinder I

Dexter Career•Torrance, CA

12h•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Magnetic Component Engineering (“MCE”), a subsidiary of Dexter Magnetic Technologies (“Dexter”), manufactures permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies made to demanding customer specification in the aerospace / defense, semiconductor equipment, medical, and industrial end markets. MCE is based in Torrance, CA and operates one 48,000 square foot facility with 85 employees. For more information on Magnetic Component Engineering, please visit: https://www.mceproducts.com/ Major Responsibilities – reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The work is job oriented, following detailed blueprints, customer specifications, internal work instructions, and engineering direction both written and verbal.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
0 years’ experience machining prototypes, fixtures, and gages; grinding experience is helpful.
Excellent problem-solving skills; use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
Strong technical skills.
Ability to set up and run a variety of machines while holding very tight tolerances with limited direction creating quality parts to spec on short run parts (first part, good part).
Primary equipment: 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 and independent.
Heightened sense of urgency and works at a quick pace (high energy).
Uses creativity to make connections among unrelated notions and is seen as having original thought.
Attention to detail: focus on accuracy, completeness and following standards, rules, regulations and requirements.
Cooperative with others and usually helpful to the rest of the team in getting work done.
Upholds values and beliefs of organization.
Exhibits integrity as a person and in their work.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality at work.
Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously his/her work skills.
Has a can do, will do attitude.
Works in a clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit production environment; protective foot and eyewear required.
70% Standing on cement floors with rubber mats, 10% Sitting, 10% Stooping and Bending and 10% Walking
Lift and transport an average weight 10 lbs., maximum 30 lbs.
Manual dexterity of both hands.
Near Visual Acuity (either corrected or uncorrected).
Ability to understand verbal direction and instruction.
Ability to give feedback to engineers and brainstorm with others on the prototype team.
Must be able to read, understand and comply with all quality and safety regulations.
The Grinder I is responsible manufacturing product according to customer specifications.
Failure to follow the quality system processes can result in faulty parts which cost the company time and money.

Nice To Haves

Trade school certification in Machining or Tool and Die preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn to read and understand basic dimensions and use measuring equipment to do basic inspection.
Learn basic grinding operations on the following equipment, including but not limited to ID/OD grinders, surface grinders, centerless grinders, and other related equipment.
Unload and clean parts from grinders
Learn preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.