Centerless Grinder

Fitfastener; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitfastener in the United States is seeking a precision grinder operator to set up and run grinding equipment, read mechanical drawings, and verify tolerances with calipers and micrometers.

You will select tooling, troubleshoot loading systems for auto grinders, and document production data. A strong measurement discipline and attention to detail are essential for quality parts in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.
• Ability to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up and operates precision grinding equipment to perform operations within machine capacity and capability.
• Inspects parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using measuring tools.
• Determines proper feed and speed combination.
• Records the piece count and run time of the production times.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and overlays.
• Uses SPC and shop floor data collection systems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauge blocks

Job description

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets-up and operates precision grinding equipment to perform operations within machine capacity and capability.
• Must have knowledge of grinding TD, angle head and button head parts and understanding of head protrusion gauging.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform hand feeding using a head stop for profile grinding.
• Demonstrated ability to setup and troubleshoot loading system for the auto grinders.
• Selects tooling and fixtures pertaining to the grinding operation.
• Inspects parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using measuring tools such as micrometers, gauge blocks, protrusion gauge, millimes gauge, calipers, and comparators.
• Determines proper feed and speed combination.
• Records the piece count and run time of the production times.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning and makes required adjustments if possible.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and overlays.
• Demonstrated ability to use SPC and shop floor data collection systems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Formal Training Requirements/Experience

• Able to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.
• Able to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.