ID/OD Grinder

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

Job summary

Amarillo Gear Company LLC is seeking a skilled grinder operator to run OD and ID grinding machines, producing precision components per engineering drawings and documentation. The role requires strict adherence to tolerances, setup accuracy, and thorough inspections to ensure part quality.

You will work on a range of parts, verify revision levels, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Marmon-backed group, offering exposure to

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and GD&T specifications accurately
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and grinding principles
• Knowledge of wheel selection, dressing, feeds and speeds
• Experience maintaining close tolerances and fine finishes

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate OD and ID grinding machines per setup sheets and drawings
• Install and true workholding devices, grinding wheels, fixtures, and tooling
• Select, mount, balance, and dress grinding wheels per material and finish requirements
• Use hydraulic press to straighten shaft-style parts as needed
• Set machine speeds, feeds, and grinding parameters to meet specs
• Grind external/internal diameters, shoulders, faces, and tapers to tolerance
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections with micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, and dial indicators
• Record labor, quantities, scrap, downtime, and inspections in the scheduling system
• Maintain routine maintenance and report tool/machine issues

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measuring equipment

Grinding principles

Wheel selection & dressing

Education

High School Diploma or GED with machining certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Calipers

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Surface finish comparators

Grinding wheels

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.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.