Machinist - Centerless Grinder

Bleistahl NA; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleistahl NA in Battle Creek, Michigan is seeking a skilled manufacturing technician to operate machining equipment and maintain high quality standards. Candidates should have previous manufacturing experience in a machining environment, including knowledge of grinders and lathes, and a solid mechanical background.

The role involves operating various machines, completing maintenance tasks, and measuring parts. A high school diploma is required, while experience with Siemens controls and metrology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience in a machining environment required.
• Solid mechanical knowledge with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Siemens machine controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment including grinders and lathes.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks.
• Measure parts using digital micrometers and dial indicators.
• Inspect parts and documentation for quality.
• Identify defects and potential causes.

Skills

Machining experience

Mechanical knowledge

Experience with Siemens machine controls

Metrology background

Statistical Process Control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have been developing, producing, and supplying valve seat inserts and valve guides for the automotive industry worldwide since 1954.

BLEISTAHL gives combustion engines an advantage in long life and economic efficiency. We support our customers in their efforts to develop competitive, low‑emission engines.

Job Description

• Operate assigned equipment, such as Cincinnati centerless grinder, high volume production lathes, automated quality control system, double disk grinder.
• Completion of preventative maintenance tasks.
• Participate in assigned training programs.
• Measure parts (accuracy, reproducibility, repeatability) using digital micrometers, dial indicators, digital calipers, and metric measurements.
• Some hands on and automated inspection of parts.
• Completion of inspection of parts and documentation.
• Work with close tolerance parts.
• Identify types of defects and likely causes.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience in a machining environment that includes grinders and lathes or equivalent technical training is required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent with a solid mechanical knowledge is required.
• Experience with Siemens machine controls is preferred.
• A background in metrology and Statistical Process Control is preferred.

Additional Information

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