Centerless Grinder

SDM Composites; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

SDM Composites in Paramount, CA is seeking a Centerless Grinder operator to set up and run precision grinding equipment in accordance with shop practices.

You will read mechanical drawings, select tooling, perform hand feeding and profiling, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and record run times and counts.

This role requires attention to quality, safety, and the ability to troubleshoot instrument readings; equal opportunity employer offering stable work in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Able to read and comprehend mechanical drawings.
• Able to measure dimensions with micrometers, calipers, gauges.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates precision grinding equipment.
• Uses a head stop for profile grinding and hand feeding.
• Selects tooling and fixtures for grinding operations.
• Inspects parts for quality using measuring tools.
• Records piece count and run time of production.
• Reads blueprints/overlays and identifies issues.

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Precision measuring

Profile grinding operations

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

SPC data collection

Job description

Basic Purpose and Objective

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.

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.