Grind Machinist - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Avalign Technologies, Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and 10 observed holidays

401(k) with company match

Temperature controlled environment

Job summary

Avalign Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Grind Machinist to set up and operate grinding machines to produce parts per blueprints and work instructions.

The role is based in Warsaw, IN on a 2nd or 3rd shift and offers opportunities to contribute to high-growth, quality-driven medical device manufacturing. You’ll read blueprints, perform setups, run gauges for quality checks, and document production data while working with a collaborative team in a temperature-controlled environment that values

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and work operations sheets to determine appropriate operations.
• Read and use calipers, micrometers, height gauge, depth micrometers.
• Understanding of G & M Codes.
• Strong understanding of computers.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk eight hours plus per day.

Responsibilities

• Operates grinding equipment and runs production in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Performs setup for parts according to blueprints and guidelines.
• Uses inspection gauges such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and comparator to perform quality checks on parts as outlined by AQL and work instructions.
• Corrects dimensional problems and approves setups by other operators.
• Maintains and ensures accurate counts on completed parts and scrapped parts; completes production paperwork and makes required entries into company database.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Strong computer skills

Ability to work overtime

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauge

Depth micrometers

G&M codes

Computers

Job description

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

The Grind Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating a variety of grinding machines to produce parts in accordance with blueprint specifications and work instructions.

This position will be based at our location in Warsaw, IN and assigned to a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Operates grinding equipment and runs production in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Performs setup for parts according to blueprints and guidelines.
• Uses inspection gauges such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and comparator to perform quality checks on parts as outlined by AQL and work instructions.
• Corrects dimensional problems and approves setups by other operators.
• Maintains and ensures accurate counts on completed parts and scrapped parts; completes production paperwork and makes required entries into company database.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to read and use calipers, micrometers, height gauge, depth micrometers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work operations sheets to determine appropriate operations to be performed.
• Understanding of G & M Codes
• Strong understanding of computers.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk eight hours plus per day.
• Ability to work overtime (daily/weekly)
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
• Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.