Machinist / Grinder Operator

Andritz AG; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Spartanburg is seeking a Machinist / Grinder Operator. You will operate grinding machines, perform maintenance, and ensure precision in machining processes. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of manual machining experience and a high school diploma. This role offers a permanent contract in an office-based location.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of manual machining experience required.
• Ability to read and use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Some knowledge of hydraulics is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding machine and select appropriate grinding wheels.
• Perform wheel changes and maintain close tolerance.
• Complete daily paperwork and machine maintenance.
• Read work order and production schedules to determine specifications.
• Perform wheel changes.
• Mount wheels to hub.
• Make roll measurements and roll track measurements.
• Maintain close tolerance (microns).
• Use and maintain various precision measuring/inspection equipment.
• Check roll diameters.
• Make hardness and smoothness checks.
• Select drivers and shoes for job.
• Perform daily machine/equipment maintenance including oil/grease changes and service records.
• Attention to detail and good work ethic.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Follow good housekeeping practice.

Skills

Manual machining experience

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Powered hand tools

Tape measures

Overhead cranes

Job description

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Job title: Machinist / Grinder Operator

Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location:

Spartanburg, SC, US

Working location: Spartanburg, SC, US

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities are listed but not necessarily limited to the following duties:

• Operating grinding machine (30” wheel). Select grinding wheels (30” dia.) according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives.
• Grind roll up to 2,000mm dia., 14,000mm length.
• Organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Read work order and production schedules to determine specifications.
• Perform wheel changes.
• Mount wheels to hub.
• Make roll measurements and roll track measurements.
• Maintain close tolerance (microns).
• Use and maintain a variety of precision measuring / inspection equipment
• Check roll diameters.
• Make hardness and smoothness checks.
• Select drivers and shoes for job.
• Perform daily machine/equipment maintenance including routine oil and filter changes and greasing machine and maintain equipment service records.
• Attention to detail and good work ethic.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Follow good housekeeping practice, keep area clean and organized.

Qualifications/Education

• Seeking a grinder with at least 3 – 5 years’ of manual machining experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and use tape measures, calipers and micrometers, including metric measurements.
• Familiarity with: run out, taper, surface finish, tolerance and blueprint reading.
• Computer skills required for communication and work creation purposes.
• Good mechanical aptitude and mechanical experience with good working knowledge and experience with powered hand tools.
• Some knowledge of hydraulics helpful.
• Experience using lift trucks and overhead cranes desired.
• Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs. and work up to 12 hour shift on concrete floor.
• Ability to train for operation of all machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.