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

Centerless Grinder Setup Technician 1st & 2nd shift

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Chatsworth, California, United States

Location

Chatsworth , California , United States

About Us

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.

NHBB's Precision Division is based in the western corner of the San Fernando Valley surrounded by the Santa Susanna Mountains to the west and Los Angeles to the east.

We are always on the lookout for outstanding individuals with a strong work ethic, creative spirit and positive attitude. If you have what it takes to be successful and our NHBB Values speak to you.

Job Description

Efficiently sets up and operates through-feed centerless grinding equipment to produce precision bearing components to specified dimension and characteristics according to quality standards. Owns each setup from first piece to production runs and supports operations in the side lap and centerless department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up thru-feed centerless grinders on short or long run work to exacting size, roundness and finish specifications, including work blade height, regulating wheel angle and speed, and guide/fence alignment.
• Critical running step – manual part feeding: Push parts into the grinder at a steady, controlled rate to maintain a constant through -feed. Keep parts butted end-to-end with no separation or gaps, and never push faster than the machine's set thru-feed rate.
• Follow established procedures, verbal instructions, and information from set-up cards and layout sheets (certified process or engineered cycles) to ensure parts are manufactured per process and drawing requirements.
• Mount, balance and dress grinding and regulating wheels; replace worn tooling and adjust machines as needed.
• Use micrometers, microscope, OD dial gages and a variety of fixed and adjustable gages to set up equipment and inspect work. Review calibration of all measuring equipment.
• Diagnose and correct grinding difficulties such as chatter, burn, lobing, taper, feed marks and size drift; maintain required records; detect and report unusual conditions to the assigned leader.
• Perform changeovers efficiently and document setup parameters for repeatable setups.
• Train and support operators on machine operation, gauging and wheel changes.
• Keep work area clean and orderly, observing all safety rules and regulations and conforming to OSHA regulations.
• Move materials, parts, and containers as required to complete job duties.

Job Skills & Abilities:

• Read, reference and interpret written and verbal instructions; always following established standard procedures
• Perform basic mathematical calculation, maintain an understanding of standard and metric system.
• Working knowledge of GD&T : Roundness and RA.
• Perform shop math and maintain and understanding of standard and metric s
• Independently set up and hold tolerances of ±0.0001" (2.5 µm) or tighter on size and roundness.
• Maintain established production levels and quality standards
• Recognize and report any irregularities as to fits, defective parts, finishes, work techniques and/or quality of workmanship
• Maintain necessary records; work is subject to audited inspections
• Communicate clearly and train others.

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on centerless grinding setup experience; thru-feed grinding required.
• Proven ability to hand-feed a continuous column of parts at a constant thru-feed rate with no separation and without over-pushing.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and correct the thru-feed geometry, surface, operational and manual-feeding problems such as: out of round, taper, barrel or hourglass shape, size variation or drift, chatter marks, burn or discoloration

Preferred

• Setup experience on Nissin centerless grinders.
• Experience grinding precision bearing components such as rings, rollers or pins.
• Vocational or technical certificate in machining or grinding.
• Experience setting work center height, blade top angle and regulating wheel inclination to prevent lobing and control the rough -feed rate.
• Experience using structured centerless troubleshooting methods or references

Physical Requirements:

• May include: standing, walking, bending, reaching, grabbing, twisting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Disclaimer: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The above lists all of the essential functions, education, experience, skills and abilities required. Employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

NHBB is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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MinebeaMitsumi and its affiliates including New Hampshire Ball Bearings, NMB Technologies Corporation, NMB USA, C&A Tool, the "Company", is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at the company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital, military or veteran status, or physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations (referred to as "protected characteristics").