Precision Machinist I: Grinding & Setup

Ellwood Crankshaft & Machine Company; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD Crankshaft Group in Hermitage, PA is seeking a Machinist I. This full-time, non-exempt role may require OT, weekends and rotating shifts as needed, operating grinders and precision measurement tools to finish parts per blueprint.

You will work with micrometers, calipers, and other gauges; prior machining experience is preferred. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and the ability to work a variety of schedules in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Three or more years machining experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Familiar with general computer applications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient at operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment.
• Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a variety of work schedules and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate one or more grinding machines on a production basis for grinding surfaces to specification.
• Set-up equipment according to product blueprint with little supervision.
• Start and stop machinery.
• Verify conformance using preset gauges and micrometers.
• Replace and dress grinding wheels.
• Adjust controls to vary depth of cut, grinding speed and feed rate.
• Maintain accurate production and quality data records.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Maintain an accurate count of production pieces.
• Support productivity and process goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machining experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

General computer applications

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Overtime readiness

Forklifts/overhead cranes operation

Heavy manufacturing experience

OT and varied schedules

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Grinding machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

ELLWOOD Crankshaft Group in Hermitage, PA is seeking a Machinist I. This full-time, non-exempt role may require OT, weekends and rotating shifts as needed, operating grinders and precision measurement tools to finish parts per blueprint.

You will work with micrometers, calipers, and other gauges; prior machining experience is preferred. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and the ability to work a variety of schedules in a heavy manufacturing environment.