Glass Polish Machine Operator

Honeywell Aerospace

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Minneapolis seeks a Machine Operator to set up, operate, and maintain polishing, lapping and grinding equipment in a work-cell environment. You will perform quality checks and document results to ensure parts meet exact specs.

Responsibilities include handling glass on polishing tables, measuring parts to .0001 precision, and reporting issues to leadership. Safety and continuous improvement practices are expected daily in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

Must have 2 years of relevant work or vocational training.
Dexterity to set up and operate equipment.
Able to handle coolant and oil materials.
Must wear safety glasses with side shields.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate and maintain grinders and polishing tables following procedures and standard shop practices.
Handle glass on polishing tables and grind to specification.
Measure parts to within .0001s and monitor removal rate.
Set up machines, check parts to maintain quality and report troubles to Group Leader/Supervisor.
May be required to train another operator.
Engage in Safety & Kaizen & TPM and related processes.

Skills

Dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

2 year relevant work or equivalent education or vocational training

Tools

Polishing machines

Lapping machines

Grinding machines

Job description

A Machine Operator will Set-up, operate and maintain miscellaneous machines and perform required checks to maintain quality.

TYPICAL MACHINES/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED

Polishing machines
Lapping machines
Grinding machines

TYPICAL CHEMICALS USED

Epoxy Soda
Water soluble oils
Standard cutting oils
Cleaning solvents
Chlorethene

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Must be willing and able to work in a \"work cell\" environment and dedicated to high quality of work.

Machine Shop working environment.

Shift Options

1st: Monday- Friday 6 am- 2 pm
2nd: Monday- Friday 2 pm- 10 pm
3rd: Sunday- Thursday 1o pm- 6 am
4th: Sunday & Thursday 10 pm- 6 am and Saturday and Sunday 10 pm- 10 am
5th: Monday & Friday 10 am- 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10 am- 10 pm
*Does not include any mandated overtime, and training mat take place on a different shift

Key Responsibilities

Somewhat diversified work to set-up and operate and maintain such machines as grinders and polish tables, following prescribed procedures and/or standard shop practices.
Work with handling glass that is put on polishing tables to grind down.
Measure parts to make sure they are with in our specs (.0001s) and understand the rate of removal of polishing.
Judgement to set up machines, make and check parts to maintain quality standards and to report troubles to Group Leader and/or Supervisor for analysis and remedy.
May be required to train another operator.
Embrace and engage in the activities, but not limited to Safety & Behavioral Observation Process (BOP), 5S, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), Tiered Accountability Process, Standard Work, Rapid Problem Solving (RPS), Built In Quality (BIQ), Coaching, Total productive Maintenance (TPM) and Knowledge Sharing.

YOU MUST HAVE

2 year relevant work or equivalent education or vocational training
Typical dexterity to set up and operate miscellaneous equipment.
Must work with coolant and oil materials.
Must wear safety glasses with side shields.
Average to heavy weight lifting required.

WE VALUE

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices

About Honeywell Aerospace

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

#LI-Onsite

About The Business Unit

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Electronic Solutions

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft - serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.

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