Grinding Machinist

Precision Gears Inc; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Gears Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Grinding Machinist to manufacture parts per plant specifications using manual and CNC grinding machines. You will aim for precision and timely output while following safety and quality standards.

The role requires the ability to set up and program equipment, read blueprints, perform offsets, and inspect parts for conformance. Overtime may be required in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and routings.
• Ability to set up, operate, and make offsets.
• Must have basic math skills and ability to perform metric conversions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior machinist experience is a plus.
• Honing & Bore Grinding experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up; program and operate both CNC grinding machines and manual grinding machines.
• Inspect completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Cleans work area.
• Minor machine maintenance (i.e. greasing, oiling, etc.)

Skills

Hand measuring instruments

Blueprint reading

Offsets setting/operating

Mathematical skills

Oral and written communication

Machinist experience

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Optical comparator

Job description

The Grinding Machinist is responsible for the manufacture of parts per plant specifications in an accurate and timely manner utilizing manual and CNC grinding machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Set up; program and operate both CNC grinding machines and manual grinding machines.
2. Inspect completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
3. Cleans work area.
4. Minor machine maintenance (i.e. greasing, oiling, etc.)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be proficient using hand measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparator, etc.).
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and routings
• Ability to set-up, operate, and make offsets
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must perform metric conversions.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.
• Basic computer skills
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude and/or prior machinist experience a plus
• Honing & Bore Grinding experience a plus

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, set aggressive goals and achieve them.
• Must be open to work overtime, as necessary.
• Experience on Shigiya, Okamoto, Drake, Tschudin, Sunnen machines a plus