Centerless Grinder Operator

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Canton (MI, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Centerless Grinder to join their dynamic team in Canton, Michigan. This role involves operating centerless grinding machines to produce high-quality parts, ensuring adherence to strict specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining, blueprint reading, and quality inspection, coupled with a commitment to teamwork and excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and product quality. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about precision manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating centerless grinding machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and inspect parts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate centerless grinding machines to meet specifications.
• Monitor machine operation and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Centerless Grinding Operation

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Quality Inspection

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial Indicators

Hand Tools

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Michigan

City

Canton

Division

Fasteners

Company

NSS

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

16876

Company Profile

Net Shaped Solutions (NSS) is a premier cold forged products manufacturer with a location in Canton, Michigan. NSS has more than 50 years of experience in net shaped cold forged products with extensive in-house engineering design and production capabilities. We are part of a multi-billion-dollar aerospace component manufacturer named Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC).

Job Description

Hours: 3pm to 11pm or 11pm to 7am

Schedule: Mon-Friday

Position Summary:

Under moderate supervision, The Centerless Grinder, efficiently operates a centerless grinder(s) to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal work pieces to blueprint specifications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate a centerless grinding machine to produce parts accordingly to specifications and instructions.

• Dress wheel to obtain proper finish and effective removal of stock.

• Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.

• Analyze the best grinding method, given work material. Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles with wrenches.

• Positions and secures work rest at a specified height, using wrenches.

• Lift and position the workpiece manually or with a hoist and secures it between wheels and on the work rest.

• Starts machines and observes operation. Verifies the dimension of the groundwork-piece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gauges.

• Changes worn grinding wheels, using wrenches. May set up automatic work feeding device.

• Reports malfunctioning machines to the Lead or Supervisor.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum three-year experience in the operation of centerless grinding machines.

• Ability to fully read blueprints in English, inspect parts and obtain reference information from detail prints.

• Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.

• Inspect the first article and maintain the quality during the production of the lot.

• Monitor the machine for proper operation, lubrication, and coolant level.

• Check the condition of the grinding wheels.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.

• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Mathematical Skill- Must have basic Mathematical skills such asAdding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.Measurelengths and distances andCalculateareas, volumes, and weights. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

• Blueprint Reading & Interpretation-Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret the following in English reliably: drawing terms; call outs; symbols and/or descriptions; types of lines; front view; side view; top view; section view; types of radii; tolerances (min. and max.); external/internal thread; surface finish; fastener-related specifications.

• Basic Visual & Dimensional Inspection-Demonstrate the ability to inspect parts reliably using the following tools: caliper (dial and digital); micrometer (stand, blade, and disk); dial drop indicator; test indicator; comparator; pin gage; gage block set; any functional gages applicable to the operator. Must have the ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.

• Workmanship -Demonstrate the ability to identify and take appropriate action to prevent, correct, or reject the following conditions on die and tools parts: cracks, nicks, scratches, and dents.

• Communication -Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with team members to achieve cooperation and assistance to resolve problems and attain maximum productivity.

Desired Skills & Education

• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals, and write routine data on routers and company charts.

• High School Diploma.

Physical Demands

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.