Robotic Grinder Operator - Precision Finishing

Grede; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverages

Life Insurance & Disability

401(K) Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PPE allowances

Job summary

Grede in Wauwatosa, WI is seeking a Robotic Grinder to operate and monitor robotic grinding systems, ensuring castings meet dimensional and quality standards. The role includes setup, minor program adjustments, inspection, and routine preventive maintenance.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED (preferred) and manufacturing or foundry experience. Strong math, computer, and communication skills are required. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; manufacturing or foundry experience required.
• Math, computer, and communication skills are necessary.
• Physical work is required as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor robotic grinding systems and automated finishing cells to clean, deburr, and profile castings according to production standards.
• Perform setup and calibration of robotic cells, including tool offsets, wheel changes, and fixture alignment as directed.
• Inspect parts after grinding to verify removal of gates, risers, and excess material while maintaining dimensional tolerances.
• Make minor program adjustments to robotic paths, feed rates, or pressure settings under supervision when required.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance such as cleaning dust collectors, changing grinding wheels, and checking coolant or lubrication levels.
• Identify worn tooling, sensor errors, or system alarms and communicate issues promptly to maintenance or supervisors.
• Record production data, downtime, inspection results, and part counts accurately.
• Maintain safe working practices in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.

Skills

Math

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic grinding systems

Job description

Grede in Wauwatosa, WI is seeking a Robotic Grinder to operate and monitor robotic grinding systems, ensuring castings meet dimensional and quality standards. The role includes setup, minor program adjustments, inspection, and routine preventive maintenance.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED (preferred) and manufacturing or foundry experience. Strong math, computer, and communication skills are required. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.