Centerless Grinding Technician - Manufacturing Specialist

Horberg Industries Inc; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Horberg Industries Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Centerless Grinding Technician - Manufacturing Specialist to maintain and operate our grinding equipment daily and produce high-quality parts.

You will review blueprints and operation sheets to set up tools, perform routine maintenance, monitor performance, and measure components with precision instruments, logging data and supporting a collaborative production team.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years grinding experience or 3+ years manufacturing/technical position.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Proficiency with inspection equipment such as a micrometer, profilometer, and roundness gauge.
• Ability to set up and operate centerless grinding machines or learn quickly.
• Able to stand throughout a shift in a machine shop.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate grinding equipment daily to produce high-quality parts.
• Review blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sheets to set up equipment for peak efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance, check fluid levels, and monitor grinder performance.
• Measure, examine, and test finished components with precision instruments and log data.
• Mentor newer members of the production team alongside supervisors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Shop math

Centerless grinding

Quality control

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Trade school

Equivalent education

Tools

Micrometer

Profilometer

Roundness gauge

Centerless grinding machines

Job description

Are you a seasoned manufacturing professional ready to apply your expertise in precision grinding to projects that matter? At Horberg Industries Inc., we are hiring a full-time Centerless Grinding Technician - Manufacturing Specialist in Shelton, CT.

WHY WE ARE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

At Horberg Industries Inc., we offer competitive compensation for your specialized skills.

Our comprehensive rewards package includes health insurance, life insurance, a generous leave package (covering holiday, sick/personal, and vacation time), a retirement investment program (401(k) with a 4% company match), and opportunities for company performance bonuses.

YOUR ROLE:

In this Centerless Grinding Technician - Manufacturing Specialist role, you maintain and operate our grinding equipment daily, ensuring the production of flawlessly high-quality parts. You begin by reviewing technical documentation-blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sheets-to precisely set up your equipment for peak efficiency. You consistently perform necessary routine maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and dressing regulating wheels, while constantly monitoring grinder performance. When minor issues arise, your mechanical aptitude allows you to act as a problem solver and quickly implement fixes. To guarantee absolute adherence to specifications, you diligently measure, examine, and test finished components using advanced precision instruments, meticulously logging all job data. Your dedication to superior quality motivates you to enthusiastically assist supervisors in mentoring newer members of the production team.

CRITERIA TO BECOME OUR CENTERLESS GRINDING TECHNICIAN - MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST:

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

ABOUT US:

We specialize in crafting precision dowel pins. While they may seem simple, these pins are essential across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial fields, as well as in government and both public and private enterprises. The dedication of our hardworking employees is crucial to our achievements. To honor their contributions, we prioritize flexibility in our scheduling and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. We also cultivate a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere where everyone feels valued and included. Through our generous benefits, we aim to demonstrate our appreciation for the significant role our employees play in our success.

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