Centerless Grinder Setup Operator - Manufacturing Technician

Horberg Industries, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Generous leave package, including -s-

401(k) with company match

Bonuses based on performance

Employee referral awards

Team bonuses

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Horberg Industries, Inc. in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Centerless Grinder Setup Operator - Manufacturing Technician.

This full-time role focuses on setting up and operating centerless grinders with high precision and efficiency, using blueprints and operation sheets. You will monitor machine performance, perform routine maintenance, and inspect components with a micrometer, profilometer, and roundness gauge to ensure every part meets exact specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, trade school experience OR equivalent.
• 2+ years of grinding experience OR 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a technical position.
• Ability to set up and operate centerless grinding machines or quickly learn to do so.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Proficiency with inspection equipment such as a micrometer, profilometer, and roundness gauge.
• Proficiency in basic shop math.
• Ability to stand throughout a shift in a machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sheets before setting up grinding equipment for maximum efficiency and precision.
• Monitor machine performance and perform routine maintenance to keep production moving smoothly.
• Use precision measuring instruments to inspect completed components and ensure exact specifications.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry for each job.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Micrometer

Profilometer

Roundness gauge

Shop math

Stand for shift

Education

High school diploma or trade school

Tools

Centerless grinding machines

Job description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

As our Centerless Grinder Setup Operator - Manufacturing Technician, you'll earn a competitive hourly wage. We also offer top-tier benefits and perks, including:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous leave package, including holiday, sick/personal, vacation, etc.
• Retirement investment program (401(k) w/4% company match)
• Opportunities for company performance bonuses
• Employee referral awards
• Team bonuses
• Flexible work schedule

HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We craft precision dowel pins. While sounding unremarkable, these pins are used by all manner of aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial enterprises, as well as by government, public, and private industries. Our hard-working employees play a big role in our success. To recognize them for all they do, we strive to be flexible in our scheduling and allow them room to grow. We also foster a family-like environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. By offering generous benefits, we hope to show our employees how much we appreciate the value they add to our company.

ARE YOU THE CENTERLESS GRINDER SETUP OPERATOR - MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• High school diploma, trade school experience OR equivalent
• 2+ years of grinding experience OR 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a technical position
• Ability to set up and operate centerless grinding machines or quickly learn to do so
• Experience reading blueprints
• Proficiency with inspection equipment such as a micrometer, profilometer, and roundness gauge
• Proficiency in basic shop math
• Ability to stand throughout a shift in a machine shop environment

Keep reading to see if you're up for the challenge.

AVERAGE DAY AS A CENTERLESS GRINDER SETUP OPERATOR - MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

In this full-time role, you'll review blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sheets before setting up grinding equipment for maximum efficiency and precision. Throughout your shift, you'll monitor machine performance, perform routine maintenance such as checking fluid levels and dressing regulating wheels, and quickly address minor issues to keep production moving smoothly. You'll use precision measuring instruments to inspect completed components, ensuring every part meets exact specifications, while maintaining accurate records and data entry for each job.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Join Horberg Industries Inc. and become part of a team where your skills and contributions make a difference every day. Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly.

Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.