Finish Grind Operator

Precision CastParts; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking Finish Grind Operators in Gardena, CA. The role involves performing centerless grinding at various levels, dressing wheels, and serving as a subject matter expert on CNC, manual, or auto-feeding grinders.

3–5 years of experience is required. Responsibilities include safe operation, verifying parts to travelers, reviewing drawings, setting up machines, inspecting parts, and adhering to standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write English and understand shop math basics.
• Experience with inspection tools and using basic metrology.
• Know-how of machine tools and setup to run parts from travelers.

Responsibilities

• Work safely under PPE and functional safety guidelines.
• Identify parts and verify prior operations per travelers.
• Review blueprints, work orders, and machining instructions for dimensions and tooling.
• Set up machines according to travelers and grind sketch.
• Inspect parts visually and dimensionally during process.
• Follow SOPs to check, test, login, logout, and grind quality parts with supervision.

Skills

Read and write English

Shop math

Inspection tools knowledge

Machine tools knowledge

Interpret written instructions

Set up and run parts

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

CNC Grinding

Centerless grinding

Comparator

Feeders

Auto loaders

Job description

Finish Grind Operators perform all levels of centerless grinding operations including intermediate setups. This includes the ability to hand dress grinding wheels to achieve customer specified part geometries. May serve as SME in either CNC, Manual or Auto Feeding grinding machines. 3-5 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Identify parts to the shop traveler ensuring that all prior operations have been completed.
• Review and analyze blueprints, work orders and machining instructions to determine product dimensions, tooling, and to plan operational sequence.
• Set up machine to run job according to shop traveler’s instructions and grind sketch.
• Check and inspect parts completely, visually and dimensionally during process as often as possible.
• Follow standard operating procedures to check, test, login, logout, and grind good quality parts, coordinating with department’s supervisor or lead during the process.
• Receive and release all incoming and outgoing orders (jobs) in accordance with applicable Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• The ability to read and write English.
• An introductory competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.
• A basic knowledge of inspection tools and their proper use.
• A basic knowledge of machine tools.
• The ability to interpret written instruction on shop travelers.
• Capable of setting up and running parts as required.

Required Experience:

• CNC Grinding experience
• Cincinnati Centerless Grinding experience
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Some knowledge of comparator, feeders and auto loaders preferred but not required.

Level of Education:

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay & Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $25.00 to $35.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 40 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

National Security and Export Controls:

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.