Grinder II

Dexter Magnetic Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic Life/AD&D (including dependents)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability (Company paid)

Supplemental Life/AD&D

401(k) with Company match

Tuition assistance after 1 year

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Magnetic Component Engineering, a subsidiary of Dexter Magnetic Technologies, is based in Torrance, CA, and specializes in grinding parts to exact specifications for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, and industrial markets. This role focuses on operating grinders to produce parts in steel, alloys, plastics, and magnetic materials, following blueprints and quality standards.

The position includes training in various grinder types, basic inspections, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; trade school certification in Machining or Tool and Die preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience machining prototypes, fixtures and gages; grinding experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed blueprints and customer specifications; work direction from supervisors.
• Learn to operate grinders including ID/OD grinders, surface grinders, and centerless grinders.
• Learn basic inspections and document work using precision measuring equipment and gages.
• Unload and clean parts from grinders
• Learn preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties
• Assist with special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining

Precision measuring

Education

High School diploma

Trade school preferred

Tools

ID/OD grinders

Surface grinders

Centerless grinders

Job description

Magnetic Component Engineering (“MCE”), a subsidiary of Dexter Magnetic Technologies (“Dexter”), manufactures permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies made to demanding customer specification in the aerospace / defense, semiconductor equipment, medical, and industrial end markets. MCE is based in Torrance, CA and operates one 48,000 square foot facility with 85 employees. For more information on Magnetic Component Engineering, please visit: https://www.mceproducts.com/

Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position

This position has overall responsibility for grinding parts of various alloys to the requirements defined by specifications, work instructions and direction of supervisors. An employee in this position will perform tasks directly related to the machining of both production and prototype parts made of various steels, alloys, engineering plastics, and magnetic materials.

Major Responsibilities

• The work is job oriented, following detailed blueprints, customer specifications, internal work instructions, and engineering direction both written and verbal.
• Learn to read and understand basic blueprints Learn to operate grinders, including but not limited to ID/OD grinders, surface grinders, centerless grinders, and other related equipment.
• Learn basic inspections and document their work using precision measuring equipment and associated gages and tooling.
• Unload and clean parts from grinders
• Learn preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate - $26 - $28

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Trade school certification in Machining or Tool and Die preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience machining prototypes, fixtures and gages; grinding experience is helpful.

Successful Essential Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills; use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
• Strong technical skills. Ability to set up and run a variety of machines while holding very tight tolerances with limited direction creating quality parts to spec on short run parts (first part, good part). Primary equipment: CNC OD/ID and surface Grinders as well as rough and precision slicers.
• Strong machine shop math and complex blueprint reading skills, including GD&T.
• Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Works in a clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit production environment; protective foot and eyewear required.
• 70% Standing on cement floors with rubber mats, 10% Sitting, 10% Stooping and Bending and 10% Walking
• Lift and transport an average weight 10 lbs., maximum 30 lbs.
• Manual dexterity of both hands.
• Near Visual Acuity (either corrected or uncorrected).
• Ability to understand verbal direction and instruction. Ability to give feedback to engineers and brainstorm with others on the prototype team. Must be able to read, understand and comply with all quality and safety regulations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• 401(k) with Company match
• tuition assistance after 1 year
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays