Machinist Master Grinder

Varex Imaging Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machinist Master Grinder to join their innovative team. In this role, you will facilitate the manufacturing of precision x-ray tube bearings, working closely with engineering and production teams. Your expertise in adapting tooling, performing various machining operations, and training junior staff will be crucial to maintaining quality standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of cutting-edge medical imaging solutions. If you are passionate about precision machining and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 years of concentrated machinist training required.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and mathematics.
• Experience with various materials and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Adapt tooling and perform grinding and assembly operations.
• Provide direction and assist junior machinists.
• Troubleshoot and repair grinding equipment.

Skills

Machining

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Mathematics (Trigonometry)

Material Handling

Troubleshooting

Training Skills

Education

2-year certificate in Machining

4-year degree in Engineering

10-15 years of hands-on grinding experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Machinist Master Grinder to join our team. The successful candidate will facilitate the in-house or third-party manufacturing of x-ray tube bearings, working closely with engineering and production teams.

Job Description

• Adapt standard tooling, mount cutting tools, set feeds and speeds, and make necessary adjustments
• Perform heat treating, finishing, grinding, honing, brazing, and mechanical assembly operations as required
• Provide work direction and assist with machine set-up for junior machinists
• Troubleshoot and repair grinding equipment to support quality requirements and production demand
• Train other employees in bearing component development, manufacturing, and assembly

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge

• 4 years of concentrated machinist training.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Demonstrated job planning abilities and knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry.
• Understands how to work with a variety of materials.

Required Certifications and Training

• Obtains and completes LMS training plan specific to assigned responsibility.

Experience Level with Business Tools

• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.

LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Skill

• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways.

Job Complexity

• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Supervision

• Determines methods and procedures reviewed by others on new assignments. May be a formal or informal team leader.

Typical Education and Experience

• 2-year certificate in Machining with emphasis on Grinding
• 4-year degree from an accredited university with coursework in bearing design and materials
• 10-15 years of hands-on grinding experience producing precision ball bearings for medical devices
• Formal training and practical ability to convert tolerancing from manufacturing drawings to machine language
• Proven ability to lead setup, documentation, process, and procedures for consistently producing x-ray bearings
• Excellent communication and training skills

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• Medium work that will occasionally require employee to lift/move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift more than 15 lbs. to greater than 20 lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally
• Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally.
• Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools constantly.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities.
• Work environments includes: moving mechanical parts, repetitive hand motion.
• Travel to offsite training sites. Valid driver’s license. (if need on job profile)

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: N/A

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Variety of Shift Options
• Free Safety Shoes
• Friendly Work Environment
• On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym
• Free Coffee and Soda
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

About Us

Life at Varex Imaging

Varex Imaging Corporation is a leading innovator, developer, and manufacturer of X-ray imaging component solutions, which includes X-ray tubes, digital flat panel detectors, software, and other key components of X-ray imaging systems. With a 50+ year history of successful innovation, you will find our components in countless medical, industrial, and security imaging applications worldwide. Our mission states that through the talent of our people and vision of customers, we help improve and save lives throughout the world by making the invisible visible. Our values of Execution, People, Integrity, and Collaboration are foundational to our success in upholding our mission. We cannot make the invisible visible and uphold our mission without our EPIC employees, who deliver cutting edge technology globally, consistently pursue the highest quality standards, engage in a diverse and ethical workforce, inspire innovation, and showcase a customer mindset. We strive every day to make a difference in the lives of both our customers and theirs.

At Varex, our employees’ success is our success. Come and learn more!

Visit www.VarexImaging.com