ID/OD Grind Machinist - Experienced (3rd Shift, Mon-Fri)

Component Repair Technologies • Mentor, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The experienced ID/OD Grind Machinist Technician performs internal- and external-diameter grinding on turbine engine components, ensuring parts meet specified dimensions and original equipment manufacturer requirements. The role includes setting up and operating horizontal and vertical grinding equipment, preparing grinding wheels and setups, loading and unloading parts, and using approved tools and gauges to inspect work. The position may involve removing material before or after coatings are applied or establishing part features. Findings must be accurately recorded on work instructions and documentation.

The machinist works in a large machining department alongside experienced machinists and other technical teams, with opportunities to exchange knowledge and contribute expertise to on-the-job training. Work takes place in a climate-controlled, modern facility. The position is listed for a third shift, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience operating vertical and horizontal grind, hone, and lathe equipment, using CNC or manual equipment.
• Experience in a job-shop, made-to-order environment.
• First-article experience.
• Five or more years of creative problem-solving experience involving machine setups, CNC programming (feeds and speeds), tooling and grinding wheels, and fixturing.
• Firm understanding of GD&T, critical dimensioning, and relationships between dimensions.
• Ability to demonstrate CNC control skills on grinding equipment, including editing speeds, feeds, tool offsets, and fixture offsets.
• Familiarity with rework, setting zero work offset with a grinding wheel, and differences between grinding wheels.
• Ability to help develop and troubleshoot grinding processes.
• Familiarity with shop mathematics and basic trigonometry.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation.
• General skills using handheld power tools and files, and performing assembly and disassembly.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate with other employees.
• Ability to meet any pre-employment fitness-for-duty testing and vision examination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety protocols and company safety policies and procedures.
• Set up and operate horizontal and vertical grinding equipment on a variety of turbine engine components.
• Select, install, and dress grinding wheels and complete setup changes, including use of work-holding and measuring devices for alignment and concentricity.
• Load and unload parts as part of machine setup.
• Operate machines to remove material to achieve required dimensions before coating, after finish coating, or to establish part features.
• Follow written and verbal work instructions and use approved gauges and tools to inspect parts and determine required material removal.
• Use precision measuring devices to inspect work and accurately record findings on work instructions and documentation.
• Participate in training from time to time and provide expertise in the OJT program for machinist technicians at various levels.
• Help develop and troubleshoot grinding processes, including through engineering participation.

Benefits

• Health care options, including a fully funded program with no premiums for the employee and family, or a traditional employee-premium contribution option.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Continuing education opportunities and tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off through vacation days and personal days.
• Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts.

What This Job Offers

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