1st Shift - Blanchard/Rotary Grinder

The Kinetic Co., Inc.; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in crafting industrial knives and wear products. As a Surface Grinder, you will play a crucial role in setting up and operating advanced grinding machines, ensuring precision and quality in every product. This position offers the chance to work in a world-class facility with a dedicated team of professionals. Enjoy a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(K) plan. If you have the skills and experience, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Generous Vacation Policy

401(K) Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Experience with Rotary/Blanchard Surface Grinding Machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and use inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate surface grinders to achieve required finish.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operation of Surface Grinders

Blueprint Reading

Inspection Tools Usage

Manual Machine Operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-7 years of related experience

Tools

Mattison Surface Grinders

Blanchard Surface Grinders

Job description

Do you want to be a part of making the finest industrial knives and hardened wear products, working with highly trained employees, with the finest metal working equipment available, and with the best steels and tooling available? Come join our team at Kinetic where we offer all those and an air-conditioned world-class facility.

We are seeking experienced 1^st shift Surface Grinders. In this role you will be responsible for the set up and operation of Rotary/Blanchard Surface Grinding Machines.

What's in the job:

• Set up, adjust and operate a surface grinder to achieve required finish to flat surfaces having several related dimensions.


• Set up using blocking, aligning, and securing of irregular shaped work pieces, use magnetic chuck and/or sine plate where applicable.


• Dress and change wheels for various finish requirements, radius, and/or angles.


• Assist in development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

What does it take:

• HSD/GED; 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Extensive knowledge on operation of Mattison (reciprocating) style surface grinders.


• Knowledge of grinding angels, four and six side grinding, and grinding parts square required.


• Knowledge of Blanchard (rotary) style surface grinders a plus.


• General knowledge of manual machine operations required.


• Experienced using and interpreting inspection tools (micrometer, caliper, depth micrometer, etc.).


• Must be able to read blueprints.


• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

We offer a competitive benefit package including an excellent health insurance plan, a generous vacation policy, and a 401(K) plan with company match.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.70 - $35.70 per hour