Grinder

MacLean-Fogg; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled operator to run and maintain precision grinding and machining systems. You will perform setups from basic to advanced, conduct in-process inspections with calibrated gages, and perform planned preventive maintenance to ensure quality outputs.

The role requires strong shop math, the ability to read blueprints, and hands-on experience with inspection tools. You will also handle loading/unloading, assist with ancillary equipment, and maintain quality

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain up to two precision grinding or machining systems.
• Perform basic and advanced setups and in-process inspections.
• Carry out planned preventive and minor corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work area per 6S standards.
• Read and understand blueprints; work with gages for inspections.
• Set up basic and advanced jobs within reasonable timeframes, with assistance as needed.
• Maintain documentation to coordinate with shifts and other departments.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality focus

Blueprint reading

Tools

Etalon micrometer

Profilometer

Gages

Loader/robots

Job description

Role Summary

This role is responsible for operating and maintaining up to two precision grinding or machining systems including ancillary automation, auto gages, and wash equipment — while consistently meeting quality and productivity standards. The operator performs setups ranging from basic to advanced, conducts in-process inspections using calibrated gages, and carries out planned preventive and minor corrective maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work area per 6S standards.
• Refer unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Know appropriate level of shop math as required.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Inspect work produced and show a genuine interest in producing quality work.
• Setup inspection gages such as Etalon Micrometer and profilometer.
• Have most of the tools of the trade.
• Operate and maintain (2) two machines with high standards of quality and quantity; (2) two grinders or (1) one grinder and (1) one broach or assembly machine.
• Operate and maintain ancillary equipment such as loader(s) (automation, robots), auto gage(s), and wash(s) (rinse, wash, rust inhibit) with high standards of quality and quantity.
• Hand load and hand pack.
• Take full swarf carts to processing area and bring empty swarf carts back to machines.
• Perform minor machine maintenance. (Planned Operator Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance)
• Maintain the Henry System, such as changing paper, checking fluid levels and fluid concentration.
• Recognize problems, correct them and make recommendations on how to prevent them to your supervisor or support engineer. (Machine, Material, Tool)
• Have a thorough understanding of speeds, feeds and tooling.
• Set-up basic jobs within a reasonable length of time without assistance.
• Set-up advanced jobs within a reasonable length of time with assistance.
• Maintain proper documentation and communications to ensure efficient coordination between shifts and departments (e.g. quality, engineering, maintenance).
• Orient when requested by supervisor. Lead when mutually agreed.
• Comply with all Quality Management System procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.

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