NC Grinder Operator
About The Position
The Grinder sets up and operates grinding machines to grind cylindrical and tapered surfaces of rotating metal landing gear and other Aerospace components. Located in Strongsville, the 110+ employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for the final assembly of landing gear. As part of the Central Division, you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, and important military programs such as F-18, F-35, C-17 and C-130. With a strong focus on latest technology of manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manual machining
- Minimum 1 year of experience running ID/OD, or centerless grinder
- Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.
Responsibilities
- Follow work instructions/blueprints to operate a Sunnen ID Honer or cylindrical grinder to bring steel landing gear parts to tolerance.
- Adjust dial to set angle of workpiece to horizontal grinding wheel.
- Dress wheel manually or with preset device.
- Position workpiece on faceplate, magnetic chuck, or in chuck jaws, using wrenches.
- Set grinding wheel speed, work surface speed, and workpiece table travel rate, according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives.
- Position and tighten stops to set depth of grinding wheel cut and stroke of workpiece table.
- Utilize both automatic and manual controls to feed wheel.
- Utilize measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and gage blocks to confirm tolerances.
- Size & micro finish/hand grind as needed to achieve related blueprint dimensions.
- Document & maintain traceability in accordance with all quality standards, such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
- May dress grinding wheel to specified profile for contour grinding, using special features and tools.
- May operate tracer attachment to duplicate contours from templates or models.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries linked to performance
- paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
- Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
- Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
- Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
- Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
- Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
- Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
