Abrasive Machinist IV - 2nd Shift

Kamatics Corporation; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the manufacturing sector as an Abrasive Machinist IV. This role offers the chance to work with advanced machinery in a dynamic environment that values skill enhancement and career growth. You'll be responsible for setting up and operating grinding machines, ensuring precision and quality in production. The company fosters a culture of teamwork and advancement, providing ample opportunities to develop your machinist skills. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with an industry leader, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Time Off

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing experience as a grinding operator.
• Familiarity with machine setup instructions and operation sheets.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate grinding machines.
• Work from operation sheets and machine setup instructions.

Skills

Centerless Grinding

CNC Machining

Manufacturing Operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Looking for a great place to work with competitive pay, time off, and other benefits? We have an exciting opportunity for a Abrasive Machinist IV (Grinder) on 2nd shift to join our Kamatics team in Bloomfield, CT.

Reporting to the Sr. Team Leader, this position performs all machining operations as part of the production process in an assigned cell. The second shift hours are 3:15 PM - 12:45 AM, which includes one hour of mandatory overtime as business needs currently dictate.

Our division has over 500 employees with various value streams, offering many opportunities to advance and grow in your career. Kamatics, a division of Kaman Corporation, is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-technology mechanical products used in aviation, marine, hydropower, and other industrial applications.

Are you looking to enhance your machinist skills with an industry leader? Do you have manufacturing experience? If yes, this could be the opportunity for you!

Power your career with an industry leader that powers the future.

Responsibilities:

1. Independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate centerless or center grinding machines or honing machines on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an intermediate level of skill.
2. Perform setups involving familiarity with manufacturing order of operations, including combinations of operations.
3. Work from operation sheets and machine setup instructions.
4. Be self-sufficient with work-holding and work support methods, stone selection, wheel speed, wheel dressing, and machine adjustments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience as a grinding operator or 1 year of CNC machining experience.

Physical Demands:

• Continual standing.
• Frequent mental and visual attention.
• Frequent bending and twisting.
• Frequent grasping of items and tools.
• Occasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

Other:

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends to meet customer needs.

Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified candidates without regard to age, religion, sexual orientation, protected veteran or disability status, or any factor prohibited by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please inform us if you need assistance with the application process. For more information, click here for a notice concerning laws and procedures for filing complaints with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

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