Centerless Grinder Setup Technician (1st/2nd Shift)

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc (NHBB); West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc (NHBB) in Chatsworth, CA seeks a Centerless Grinder Setup Technician for 1st and 2nd shifts. The role owns each setup from first piece through production runs, supporting the centerless department and side lap operations with precision and a strong focus on quality.

Responsibilities include setting up thru-feed grinders to strict specs, maintaining through-feed rate, guiding wheels, and using fixed gauges for inspection.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up thru-feed centerless grinders to exact size, roundness and finish per specifications.
• Push parts into grinder at a steady rate to maintain through-feed and avoid gaps.
• Follow procedures and set-up cards to ensure parts meet process and drawings.
• Mount, balance and dress grinding wheels; replace worn tooling and adjust machines.

Skills

Centerless grinding setup

Through-feed grinding

GD&T knowledge

Measuring instruments

Troubleshooting

Training others

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

OD dial gauges

Microscope

Job description

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc (NHBB) in Chatsworth, CA seeks a Centerless Grinder Setup Technician for 1st and 2nd shifts. The role owns each setup from first piece through production runs, supporting the centerless department and side lap operations with precision and a strong focus on quality.

Responsibilities include setting up thru-feed grinders to strict specs, maintaining through-feed rate, guiding wheels, and using fixed gauges for inspection.