CNC Machinist Surface Grinder

KCM Technical; Hebron (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist Surface Grinder to join their team. In this role, you will set up and operate precision grinding machines, ensuring that parts are produced to exacting tolerances. You will utilize your knowledge of grinding methods and precision measuring instruments to maintain high-quality standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can apply your expertise and contribute to the success of various projects. If you have a passion for precision machining and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with precision grinding machines or 1+ years with an Associate's Degree.
• Ability to maintain quality standards and perform complex work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate precision grinding machines to meet specifications.
• Use measuring instruments to ensure parts meet close tolerances.
• Provide training and technical support to other employees.

Skills

Precision Grinding Techniques

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Shop Math

Use of Measuring Instruments

Independent Judgment

Education

Associate's Degree in Machining

Tools

ID/OD Grinders

Surface Grinders

Micrometers

Vernier Calipers

Job description

CNC Machinist Surface Grinder
Hebron, KY
Day Shift, M-F 6:30a – 2:30p with a 20 min paid lunch
$28.00-$30.00/hr
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Summary:
Performs a wide range of duties to set-up, adjust and operate precision grinding machines (ID / OD / Surface Grinders). Grinds internal and external surfaces to close and exacting tolerances which involve several interrelated dimensions. Grind parts to required finish on work having steps or surfaces, high precision diameters, recesses and tapers. This requires skill, judgment and knowledge related to precision grinding techniques and finishes.

Responsibilities:

• Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Plans a sequence of standard and recognized operations. Performs set-ups and adjustments on special and difficult work. Plans grinding sequence, selects speeds, feeds, wheels and holding devices. Dress wheel as required.
• Positions, aligns and secures workpiece in machine, set grinding head to conform with specifications, making required adjustments and grinding parts of various styles and sizes. For example: spindles, spindle sleeves, rams and housings and bushings.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Studies and works from part drawings, specifications, charts, etc. (on a variety of steels, alloys and castings) to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece. Works to very close tolerances.
• Uses a range of measuring instruments such as scales, square, calipers, micrometers, verniers, indicators, air gauges, special fixed and adjustable measuring devices to make set-ups, adjustments and to check work.
• Detects unusual conditions, defective materials or operating difficulties and report to proper supervision. Maintains machine and work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Provides training and technical support to other employees within the grinding department, as required.
• Work with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• May also operate and provide basic maintenance of the straightening presses and manual lathes.

Minimum Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience with precision grinding machines (ID / OD / Surface Grinders) or 1+ years of related experience plus an Associate's Degree from Machinist program.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of grinding methods, wheels, cutting qualities of metals.
• Knowledge of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Assigned person must maintain quality standards and have the ability to efficiently perform complex work.
• Ability to use shop math together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, etc.
• Able to work with both Metric and Standard drawings.
• Knowledge of various types of precision measuring instruments such as inside and outside micrometers, vernier caliper, Snap gauge, micrometer depth gauge and dial indicator.
• Able to use independent judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to sequence of set-ups, operations and processes within a sequence of standard and recognized procedures.
• Able to operate machines on various styles and sizes of parts requiring grinding of various operations.
• Able to work on a variety of metals selecting proper feed, speed, etc. and work to close tolerances.