ID/OD Grinder

Amarillo Gear Company; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo Gear Company LLC is a manufacturer of precision components in Amarillo. The role involves operating OD and ID grinding equipment per engineering drawings and shop documentation to meet quality and schedule targets.

You will use micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision tools for first-piece and in-process inspections, ensuring tight tolerances and surface finishes. Safety, 5S, and continuous improvement are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with machining certificate from a reputable trade school preferred or demonstrated experience operating OD/ID grinding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, precision measuring equipment, and grinding principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate OD and ID grinding machines following setup sheets and drawings.
• Install and true workholding devices, grinding wheels, fixtures, and tooling for each production run.
• Select, mount, balance, and dress grinding wheels based on material and finish specs.
• Set machine speeds, feeds, and parameters to meet specs.
• Grind OD/ID features while maintaining tolerances and finishes.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections with precision tools.
• Record labor, production quantities, scrap, downtime, and inspection results.
• Perform routine maintenance and report issues to maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and 5S practices; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measuring tools

Grinding principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED with machining certificate

Tools

Grinding machines

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Amarillo Gear Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Operate manual and/or CNC Outside Diameter (OD) and Inside Diameter (ID) grinding equipment to produce precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprint specifications, and shop floor documentation while maintaining quality standards and production schedules.

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED with machining certificate from a reputable trade school preferred or demonstrated experience operating OD/ID grinding equipment in a manufacturing environment. Experience with precision grinding processes is preferred.

Special Skills

Employee must have thorough knowledge of blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), precision measuring equipment, and grinding principles. Must understand grinding wheel selection, wheel dressing, feeds and speeds, workholding methods, and machine setup. Experience maintaining close tolerances and fine surface finishes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow setup sheets, engineering drawings, work instructions, and shop floor documentation to set up and operate OD and ID grinding machines.
• Install and true workholding devices, grinding wheels, fixtures, centers, chucks, and tooling required for each production run.
• Select, mount, balance, and dress grinding wheels based on material, dimensional requirements, and surface finish specifications.
• Use hydraulic press to straighten shaft style parts as needed.
• Set machine speeds, feeds, wheel offsets, and grinding parameters to produce parts that meet engineering specifications.
• Grind outside diameters, inside diameters, shoulders, faces, tapers, and other precision features while maintaining required tolerances and surface finishes.
• Verify the shop floor documentation and blueprint have the same revision level before beginning production.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, surface finish comparators, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Monitor grinding wheel wear and machine performance, making adjustments as necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy and maximize wheel life.
• Complete work orders in the order specified by the supervisor or shop scheduling system.
• Record labor, production quantities, scrap, downtime, and inspection results in the shop floor scheduling system.
• Perform routine operator maintenance including machine cleaning, lubrication, coolant maintenance, grinding wheel replacement, and routine inspections.
• Identify machine malfunctions, wheel defects, tooling issues, or quality concerns and report them to the Area Lead or Maintenance personnel.
• Follow all safety requirements. Read, understand, and always follow job-specific JSA and work in a safe manner.
• Sustain the 5S ratings of the work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and manual handling of tooling, grinding wheels, and workpieces.
• Frequent use of hands for machine setup, wheel changes, dressing operations, and precision measurements.
• Ability to distinguish fine visual details necessary for inspecting surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and part quality.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machine noise, grinding dust, coolant, metal particles, and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.