MACHINIST GRINDER

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

6d•$50,856 - $78,770•Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will operate a wide variety of machines, tools and equipment including turning machines, surface machines, and grinding machines with horizontal or vertical spindle and reciprocating or rotating table to grind flat or contoured surfaces of metal workpieces, such as tool, die, and machine parts. Should- be capable of reading blue prints, using precision instruments, and understanding written instructions. Collaborate with quality control to troubleshoot and resolve dimensional or surface finish issues. Measure and verify work using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments. Set up and operate precision surface grinding machines to achieve exacting tolerances. Perform surface preparation on metal workpieces, ensuring smooth finishes and accurate dimensions.

Requirements

Able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Able to perform overhead work.
Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.
Able to work assigned shift as production needs.
Able to pass Physical Agility Test.

Nice To Haves

Blueprint reading is highly desired.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a wide variety of machines, tools and equipment including turning machines, surface machines, and grinding machines with horizontal or vertical spindle and reciprocating or rotating table to grind flat or contoured surfaces of metal workpieces, such as tool, die, and machine parts.
Read blueprints, use precision instruments, and understand written instructions.
Collaborate with quality control to troubleshoot and resolve dimensional or surface finish issues.
Measure and verify work using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
Set up and operate precision surface grinding machines to achieve exacting tolerances.
Perform surface preparation on metal workpieces, ensuring smooth finishes and accurate dimensions.