Centerless Grinder

Avantus Aerospace, Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantus Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Centerless Grinder operator to set up and run precision grinding equipment, ensuring parts meet drawing specifications.

The role demands careful measurement, calibration, and adherence to shop practices, with supervision as needed. Responsibilities include selecting tooling, inspecting parts with micrometers and calipers, recording run times, and utilizing SPC data systems.

Qualifications

• Able to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate precision grinding equipment within machine capacity and capability.
• Interpret TD, angle head and button head parts and understand head protrusion gauging.
• Perform hand feeding using a head stop for profile grinding.
• Set up and troubleshoot loading system for the auto grinders.
• Select tooling and fixtures pertaining to the grinding operation.
• Inspect parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using measuring tools such as micrometers, gauge blocks, protrusion gauge, millimes gauge, calipers, and comparators.
• Determine proper feed and speed combination.
• Record the piece count and run time of the production times.
• Recognize improper machine functioning and make required adjustments if possible.
• Read and interpret blueprints and overlays.
• Use SPC and shop floor data collection systems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Tools

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Protrusion gauge

Calipers

Comparators

Job description

Centerless Grinder operator sets up and operates precision grinding equipment to grind lot parts in accordance with established shop practices. Performs work operations under supervision.

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.

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