CNC Grind Operator (Days)

American Rheinmetall; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate precision gear grinding equipment, dressing wheels, and verifying tolerances with precision gauges. You will control rotation speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and part indexing to produce compliant gears.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with 5–7 years of related experience. The role requires adherence to AS9100/IS14001 and strong attention to safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
• Moves controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
• Positions and secures workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turns handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
• Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
• Moves controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel.
• Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Grinds metallic materials.
• Changes worn tools and cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
• Performs light machine maintenance (check oil and coolant levels).

Job description

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Summary

Sets up and operates precision gear grinding machine with special indexing equipment to grind master and precision gears by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
• Moves controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
• Positions and secures workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turns handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
• Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
• Moves controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel.
• Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Grinds metallic materials.
• Changes worn tools and cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
• Performs light machine maintenance (check oil and coolant levels).

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

Quantity of Work

The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work

The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job

Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.

Attendance/Dependability

Punctuality and attendance.

Teamwork/ Attitude

Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Initiative/Independence

The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy

Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety

Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.