Senior CNC Surface Grinder - Carbide Pre-Forms Lead

Hyperion Materials & Technologies; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is seeking a Production Grinder to set up and operate CNC surface grinding to produce precision carbide pre-forms. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to maintain schedules and quality while promoting safe operations.

The role requires a strong background in carbide grinding, fixture selection, and wheel conditioning, with the ability to step into a lead role if needed and coordinate with plant management on scheduling and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of complex carbide grinding.
• Worked with engineering for part production.
• Minimum High School Education with some secondary education a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment per OSHA standards throughout the plant and assist in implementing any required updated safety regulations.
• Be able to learn new equipment quickly based on a foundational understanding of CNC and grinding.
• Responsible for performing, set-up and identifying appropriate fixtures and required wheels to produce parts.
• In the event of critical absences this individual will be able to step into a production lead position and get a process running effectively, followed by a successful handoff to operator personnel.
• Coordinates with Plant/Operations Manager for up to date scheduling changes.
• Coordinates with Engineering for timely turn around regarding fixturing and any required support.
• Maintain and manage fixture and wheel inventories to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Collaborate with quality control when required.

Skills

Grinding processes

Machine setup

Fixtures selection

Grinding wheels

GD&T

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Some technical/secondary education

Tools

Fixtures

Grinding wheels

Job description

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is seeking a Production Grinder to set up and operate CNC surface grinding to produce precision carbide pre-forms. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to maintain schedules and quality while promoting safe operations.

The role requires a strong background in carbide grinding, fixture selection, and wheel conditioning, with the ability to step into a lead role if needed and coordinate with plant management on scheduling and safety compliance.