Position Overview:
As a Centerless Grinding Machine Operator at Ray's Dies and Tubing, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining centerless grinding machines to produce high-quality components according to precise specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machine Setup: Configure and set up centerless grinding machines, including adjustments to controls, tooling, and fixtures, to meet production requirements.
- Grinding Operations: Operate centerless grinding machines to grind and finish workpieces to specified dimensions, ensuring high precision and quality.
- Quality Control: Perform frequent quality checks using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers) to verify that parts meet design specifications. Make necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards.
- Tool Maintenance: Monitor the condition of grinding wheels and tooling, and perform routine maintenance as needed to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of machine settings, production volumes, and quality checks.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and address any issues that may arise during the grinding process, such as machine malfunctions or quality deviations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with team members and supervisors to achieve production goals and resolve production-related challenges.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Centerless Grinding Machine Operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.We are looking for a skilled Centerless Grinder Machine Operator to set up, maintain and operate machinery. You’ll ensure the interminable and efficient running of production. A great Centerless Grinder machine operator is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. On-the-job training is a good way to discover how to do the job better, so you should have willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures will be carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits.
Responsibilities
- Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
- Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
- Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
- Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
- Test operation of machines periodically
- Fix issues that might occur during the shift
- Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
- Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
- Maintain activity logs
Skills
- Proven experience as a machine operator (preferred)
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
- Understanding of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person