CNC Creep-Feed / Profile Grinder Operator

Manufacturing Jobs; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Jobs in Boulder, CO is seeking a machinist to set up and operate a creep-feed grinder. The role involves grinding precision components to print, verifying dimensions throughout production, and making machine adjustments as needed.

You will locate and clamp workpieces, monitor the grinding cycle, inspect parts, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following quality procedures. Experience in CNC grinding and fixture alignment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining, grinding, and manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to follow processes, check own work, and avoid rushing.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with profile grinding, surface grinding, creep-feed grinding, or CNC grinding.
• Experience with magnetic chucks, fixture alignment, and securing workpieces.
• Experience with precision inspection, production documentation, and machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a creep-feed grinder according to drawings, setup instructions, and quality requirements.
• Locate and securely clamp workpieces and fixtures, including on magnetic chucks.
• Operate the CNC control panel and make adjustments to offsets, feeds, speeds, and other settings.
• Monitor the grinding cycle, coolant, wheel condition, and machine operation. Stop the process and report abnormalities when necessary.
• Measure and inspect parts, verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Make basic adjustments and perform routine machine maintenance, report maintenance needs and mechanical issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow applicable safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Handle and move parts using appropriate equipment and safe lifting practices.

Skills

Machining experience

Grinding methods

Reading drawings

Process adherence

Independent and team work

Creep-feed grinding

Magnetic chucks usage

Precision inspection

Job description

About the role

We’re seeking a machinist to set up and operate a CNC creep-feed grinding machine. The applicant will grind precision components to print, verify dimensions throughout production, and make appropriate machine or process adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a creep-feed grinder according to drawings, setup instructions, and quality requirements.


• Locate and securely clamp workpieces and fixtures, including on magnetic chucks.


• Operate the CNC control panel and make adjustments to offsets, feeds, speeds, and other settings.


• Monitor the grinding cycle, coolant, wheel condition, and machine operation. Stop the process and report abnormalities when necessary.


• Measure and inspect parts, verify work against drawings and specifications.


• Make basic adjustments and perform routine machine maintenance, report maintenance needs and mechanical issues.


• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow applicable safety, quality, and operating procedures.


• Handle and move parts using appropriate equipment and safe lifting practices.

• Experience in machining, grinding, and manufacturing.


• Ability to read and follow work instructions and interpret engineering drawings.


• Able to follow processes, check own work, and avoid rushing.


• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.


• Experience with profile grinding, surface grinding, creep-feed grinding, or CNC grinding.


• Experience with magnetic chucks, fixture alignment, and securing workpieces.


• Experience with precision inspection, production documentation, and machine adjustments.

Work environment and physical requirements

• Work takes place indoors in a machine shop and production environment.


• Required PPE must be worn. Noise, coolant, and other typical machine-shop conditions will be present.


• The role may involve prolonged standing and handling or moving workpieces and other heavy objects.