Grinding Operator Machinist- 2nd Shift

Precision Resource, Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Long-tenured team

Job summary

Precision Resource, Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Grinding Operator for the 1st shift, Mon-Fri (no weekends). You will operate grinding machines to finish external surfaces per job instructions and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, tolerances, and tooling instructions; inspecting first/last pieces; maintaining production levels; data entry into the ERP system; and ensuring safety and quality standards in a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years factory grinding experience preferred.
• Read measuring devices (micrometers, bore gauges).
• English literacy including reading and writing.
• Perform basic arithmetic and use metric/English measurements.
• Know OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Understand basic SPC concepts.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Able to use hand tools.
• Recognize Globally Harmonized Hazard Identification symbols.
• Basic data entry and ERP system skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding machines following job instructions.
• Read job order specifications for dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Assist with first/last piece inspections.
• Maintain production levels as instructed.
• Operate machines and measuring instruments and keep them in good working order.
• Perform quality checks per instructions.
• Input quality and production data into the ERP system.
• Communicate problems to Manager for corrective action.
• Keep work area clean and tidy at all times.
• Work in an organized manner with attention to detail.

Skills

Read micrometers

Read blueprints

Basic math skills

English literacy

Measurement systems (English/Metric)

OSHA knowledge

SPC knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Hand tools

GHS awareness

Data entry

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. Bring your manufacturing skills to a role that has direct impact on delivering cutting edge technology to our global customer base.

Family-owned for over 70 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies using a fineblank production method. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers in industries such as automotive, heavy duty, medical, aerospace, electronics, tools, hardware, military and defense.

Precision Resource offers:

• Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees

Our Connecticut division, located in Shelton, seeks a Grinding Operator for the 1st shift; M-F (no weekends).

Summary

The Grinding Operator is responsible for the operation of various types of grinding machines that grind external surfaces of metal parts in accordance with company standards and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform grinding operations following job instructions.
• Read job order product specifications for dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground and tooling instructions, such as speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels to be used.
• Assist with “first piece” and “last piece” inspections.
• Maintain production levels in accordance with the job instructions.
• Operate machines and measuring instruments as per instructions and keep them in good working order.
• Perform quality checks as per inspection instructions.
• Input quality and production data into the ERP system.
• Communicate to Manager any problem areas and deficiencies, so corrective actions may be taken.
• Keep work area clean and tidy at all times.
• Work in an organized manner with attention to details.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or receipt of equivalent degree (GED).
• 1-3years of factory related experience using grinding machines preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read measuring devises (micrometers, bore gauges, drop indicators).
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic.
• Knowledge of English and Metric Systems of measurement.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Knowledge of basic Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to recognize and understand Globally Harmonized Hazard Identification.
• Basic data entry computer skills.
• Basic level ERP systems.

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.