Manufacturing Technician - Centerless Grinder Setup - Operator

Horberg Industries Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Horberg Industries Inc., located in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Technician - Centerless Grinder Setup - Operator. This role involves operating grinding equipment and ensuring high-quality production. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, relevant manufacturing experience, and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment. Competitive pay and outstanding benefits are offered to support your growth in this recession-proof industry.

Benefits

Medical and life insurance

Retirement investment plan

Vacation time

Holidays

Generous leave package

Employee referral awards

Team bonuses

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grinding experience or 3+ years in a technical position.
• Ability to set up and operate centerless grinding machines.
• Experience reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain grinding equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance and fix minor malfunctions.
• Measure and test finished components using precision instruments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Shop math proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Profilometer

Roundness gauge

Job description

Horberg Industries Inc. in Bridgeport, CT is looking to hire a full-time Manufacturing Technician - Centerless Grinder Setup - Operator to maintain and operate our grinding equipment. Do you have experience in a machine shop? Would you like to work in a recession-proof industry that offers plenty of opportunities for growth? Do you want to join a production company with a positive, team-oriented atmosphere? If so, please read on!

This position earns competitive compensation and includes outstanding benefits, such as medical and life insurance, a retirement investment plan, vacation time, holidays, a generous leave package, employee referral awards, team bonuses, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT HORBERG INDUSTRIES INC

We manufacture precision dowel pin components crucial in aerospace, defense, medical device, and technology industries. We are leaders in precision, reliability, and adherence to the strictest quality control measures. Since 1935, our values back our actions, behavior, and performance. For a small company, we make a big impact in the dowel pin business. Starting as a contract precision grinding company in 1935, we have continually worked to develop and refine our capabilities to keep pace with our customers' needs. When people look for quality dowel pins, on-time delivery, and the lowest total cost, they look to Horberg Industries.

Our hard-working employees play a big role in our success. To recognize them for all they do, we strive to be flexible in our scheduling and allow them room to grow. We also foster a family-like environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. By offering generous benefits, we hope to show our employees how much we appreciate the value they add to our company.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MFG TECHNICIAN - CENTERLESS GRINDER SETUP - OPERATOR

As a Manufacturing Technician - Centerless Grinder Setup - Operator, you have the important responsibility of operating and maintaining our grinding equipment to facilitate the production of high-quality parts. After reviewing blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sheets, you set up equipment to operate at optimum efficiency. You reliably conduct routine maintenance such as checking fluid levels and dressing regulating wheels. As you operate the grinders, you are attentive to how well they're performing. A mechanically minded problem solver, you quickly fix minor malfunctions.

Committed to producing parts that conform exactly to specifications, you measure, examine, and test completed components using precision instruments. You keep careful records and accurately perform data entry tasks for each job. You're proud of the quality of work you do, and you eagerly assist supervisors with the training of other team members. Although the parts we manufacture may be small, you feel great knowing you play a big role in their production!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MFG TECHNICIAN - CENTERLESS GRINDER SETUP - OPERATOR

• High school diploma OR trade school experience OR equivalent
• 2+ years of grinding experience OR 3+ years of experience working in manufacturing, production, or in a technical position
• Ability to set up and operate centerless grinding machines OR the ability to quickly learn to do so
• Experience reading blueprints
• Proficiency with inspection equipment such as a micrometer, profilometer, and roundness gauge
• Proficiency in basic shop math
• Ability to stand throughout a shift in a machine shop environment

Do you have a high mechanical aptitude? Are you a critical thinker and a natural problem solver? Do you have a willingness to learn new skills? Can you work well with others in a machine shop environment? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR PRODUCTION TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this machine shop job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 06604