Experienced Surface Grinder - First Shift

General Carbide Corporation; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

General Carbide Corporation, a leading manufacturer located in Greensburg, PA, is seeking an Experienced Surface Grinder for the first shift. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, strong skills in operating equipment, and the ability to read blueprints. The role involves setting up and running machinery while ensuring quality and safety standards. Continuous learning and improvement opportunities are available through on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Surface Grinder and/or Machinist required.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run various types of manual equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and maintain specified tolerances.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep the equipment area orderly.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T)

Operating equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Description

General Carbide, located in Greensburg, PA, is seeking a

Description

General Carbide, located in Greensburg, PA, is seeking a Surface Grinder for its first shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM). As a leading manufacturer of finished tooling and wear parts, General Carbide serves customers across more than two dozen market sectors.

We remain committed to expanding by investing in our employees. We offer career development through on-the-job training and state-recognized apprenticeship programs.

We are looking for skilled, high-energy individuals who thrive in a team environment and are dedicated to meeting customer needs. Our facilities include: HAAS, Mazak, Doosan, Kellenbergers, Rollomatics, CNC Lathe and Mill, EDM Wire/RAM; just to name a few. Employees have the opportunity to continually learn and receive cross-training across various machines and departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Can set up and run various types of Manual Equipment.
• Efficiently operates multiple types of equipment with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and have a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
• Is able to grind most forms required, maintaining specified tolerances.
• Checks all incoming work and completed work using advanced measuring techniques and gauging devices, maintaining all tolerances specified.
• Accurately enters information related to the finishing department into the computer.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly; in accordance with the 5-S standards.
• Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3-5 Years Experience as a Surface Grinder and/or Machinist is required
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Pass a background check and drug test.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 100 pounds or awkward should be lifted by 2 employees or mechanical means.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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