1st Shift – Surface Grinder A

The Kinetic Co.; Milwaukee (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. is seeking experienced 1st shift Surface Grinders for our Milwaukee facility. In this full-time role, you'll set up and operate Rotary/Blanchard Surface Grinding Machines, ensuring precision in achieving required finishes on various work pieces.

Applicants need 5-7 years of relevant experience and knowledge of surface grinding, blueprint reading, and operation of manual machines. Competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(K) plan with company match are provided.

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.
• Knowledge of grinding angles and grinding parts square requirements.
• Must be able to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a surface grinder to achieve required finish.
• Assist in development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Surface grinding

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools usage

Manual machine operations

Process improvement

Education

HSD/GED

5-7 years related experience

Job description

We are seeking experienced 1st shift Surface Grinders. In this role you will be responsible for the setup and operation of Rotary/Blanchard Surface Grinding Machines. This position is based at 7725 W. Tower Ave., Milwaukee, WI.

What’s in the job

• Set up, adjust and operate a surface grinder to achieve required finish on 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 angles, four‑ and six‑side grinding, and grinding parts square requirements.
• 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