Grinder Operator

The Timken Company • Union, SC

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About The Position

The Grinder Operator efficiently performs operations on various grinding and hard-machining equipment. The role requires producing parts that meet or exceed customer drawing specifications and expected production standards, while keeping equipment and the work area in good order. The operator may work on any grinder or machining asset and must be able to operate multiple grinding and turning machines.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work overtime and any shift.
• Ability to use shop mathematics.
• Ability to interpret a variety of prints.
• Ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work.
• Ability to make decisions involving considerable judgment.
• Must be willing to work on any grinder or machining asset.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ID or OD grinding experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
• Previous hard-machining experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
• Precision gauging or inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure and use appropriate gauges and maintain quality requirements that meet or exceed customer drawing specifications.
• Produce parts at the standard pieces-per-hour rate designated on routings.
• Lubricate and maintain machines daily, dress grinding wheels, and perform machine setups to maintain required tolerances and finishes.
• Load and unload machines and procure and properly use setup materials.
• Synchronize manual and automatic operations while grinding or turning, accounting for temperature changes.
• Interpret and follow drawings, instructions, routings, and specifications.
• Install and maintain appropriate grinding wheels or inserts, and set up and operate machines at the proper or prescribed feeds and speeds.
• Operate grinding and turning machines across applicable equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain inventory of tooling and inserts.
• Care for company tools, observe safety regulations, and accurately report time and production.
• Maintain equipment in good working order and keep the work area neat and orderly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed