Honing Technician

Soap Creek Resources; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources in the United States is seeking an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to set up and operate manual honing equipment. You will manufacture high-precision components meeting exact tolerances and superior surface finishes.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in honing or precision machining, read blueprints, and use precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. Join a team focused on quality and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of honing or precision machining experience.
• Experience working with extremely tight tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, shop mathematics, and metal properties.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Experience with SUNNEN honing equipment.
• Lapping experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual honing machines.
• Produce components to tight tolerances (0.0001–0.0002 inch).
• Hone aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics, and specialty alloys.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and dial bore gauges.
• Verify quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Honing experience

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

Quality inspection

Continuous improvement

Education

No formal education requirement

Tools

SUNNEN honing equipment

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial bore gauges

Job description

We are searching for an experiencedHoning Technician / Precision ID Machinistto join one of our valued manufacturing clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a precision machining professional who enjoys working with tight tolerances, high-quality components, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Our client is an established precision machining company with more than 50 years of experience serving the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, marine, commercial, manufacturing, and oil & gas industries. They are recognized for producing high-quality precision components that consistently exceed customer expectations.

Compensation

Starting at$32.00+/hr(based on experience)

Position Summary

The Honing Technician will be responsible for setting up and operating manual honing equipment to manufacture precision components that meet exact dimensional tolerances and superior surface finish requirements. This position requires strong machining skills, attention to detail, and the ability to inspect parts using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual honing machines
• Produce components to extremely tight tolerances (up to 0.0001–0.0002")
• Hone aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics, and specialty alloys
• Select proper honing stones, abrasives, tooling, and fixtures
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Verify quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet production goals
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of honing or precision machining experience
• Experience working with extremely tight tolerances
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of machining practices, shop mathematics, and metal properties
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and quality

• Experience with SUNNEN honing equipment
• Lapping experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off