Precision Knife Grinder Operator I (2 NC Machines)

Andritz Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 paid days off annually

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth and advancement

Employee service awards

Summer family events and employee app

A safe, team-oriented work environment

Job summary

ANDRITZ Inc. in Springfield, MA is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our Paper Service team. You will operate two NC knife-grinding machines, set up parts and wheels, and grind ceramic blades up to 400 inches long to exact specs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of grinding or machining experience, reads engineering drawings, and maintains strict tolerances while prioritizing safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent education, training, or relevant experience will be considered.
• At least three years of grinding or machining experience, including knife grinding, surface grinding, or a related process.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals, including speeds, feeds, wheel selection, and the behavior of hard or brittle materials.
• Experience operating multiple machines and managing competing priorities in a production environment.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and maintaining tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts, floor cranes, high lifts, and other mobile equipment after completing required training and authorization.

Responsibilities

• Operate two NC knife-grinding machines safely and efficiently to meet production requirements.
• Set up parts, fixtures, grinding wheels, NC programs, and feed controls.
• Grind ceramic blades up to 400 inches long to the required dimensional, straightness, and surface-finish specifications.
• Monitor grinding operations to prevent chipping, fractures, heat distortion, and surface defects.
• Inspect work in process using straightedges, indicators, anvil micrometers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Handle long, fragile components safely using cranes and other material-handling equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete production and quality records accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve production goals.

Skills

Safety minded

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Machining experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reading blueprints

Precision measuring

Job description

ANDRITZ Inc. in Springfield, MA is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our Paper Service team. You will operate two NC knife-grinding machines, set up parts and wheels, and grind ceramic blades up to 400 inches long to exact specs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of grinding or machining experience, reads engineering drawings, and maintains strict tolerances while prioritizing safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.