1st Shift – Surface Grinder A

The Kinetic Co.; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 35,404 - 49,180; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance plan

Generous vacation policy

401(K) plan with company match

Job summary

The Kinetic Co. in Greendale, Wisconsin, is looking for an experienced 1st shift Surface Grinder. You will set up and operate Rotary/Blanchard Surface Grinding Machines in a world-class facility.

Candidates must have 5-7 years of related experience, extensive knowledge on operation of Mattison style surface grinders, and the ability to read blueprints. We offer a competitive salary of $25.70 - $35.70 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge on operation of Mattison style surface grinders.
• General knowledge of manual machine operations required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a surface grinder to achieve required finish to flat surfaces.
• Dress and change wheels for various finish requirements, radius, and/or angles.
• Assist in development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operation of Mattison style surface grinders

Knowledge of grinding angles

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools interpretation

Education

HSD/GED

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 1st 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