Precision Honing Technician: Tight-Tolerance Machining

Keystone Distinction Group; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group, a precision manufacturing client, seeks an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to set up and operate manual honing equipment and produce components meeting exact tolerances and surface finish. The ideal candidate has 1+ year honing or precision machining experience, can read blueprints, and use micrometers, calipers, and dial gauges.

Starting pay is $32.00+ per hour with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of honing or precision machining experience.
• Experience working with extremely tight tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, shop mathematics, and metal properties.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual honing machines
• Produce components to extremely tight tolerances (up to 0.0001-0.0002")
• Hone aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics, and specialty alloys
• Select proper honing stones, abrasives, tooling, and fixtures
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Verify quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet production goals
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Skills

Precision machining

Reading blueprints

Metrology

Attention to detail

Quality orientation

Tools

SUNNEN honing equipment

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial bore gauges

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group, a precision manufacturing client, seeks an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to set up and operate manual honing equipment and produce components meeting exact tolerances and surface finish. The ideal candidate has 1+ year honing or precision machining experience, can read blueprints, and use micrometers, calipers, and dial gauges.

Starting pay is $32.00+ per hour with competitive benefits.