Grinding Operator Machining

Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position are to load, operate and unload surface grinding machinery with ceramic semi-finished products. The Grinding Operator will also operate small hand tools and equipment in the use of moving and processing products as well as ensuring the machining production schedule is executed to time, quality, and productivity requirements.

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for set-up and operating machine tools to create / modify ceramic parts for direct sale to a customer.
• Set up industrial machinery and oversee its functioning. Must be able to interpret and use blueprints for specific piece design, as well as calibrate equipment to follow product specifications. Follow strict company and industry safety regulations, as well as a tightly controlled sequence of functions and equipment programming functions. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other machinists and supervisors, as well as attend regular training sessions for updates on equipment use. May provide training to team members on relevant industry processes and equipment operations safety.
• Must be self-sufficient and work well with minimal supervision and must be able to detect and correct program errors in a timely fashion.
• Follow directions, SOP’s, and documented protocols.
• Properly and safely load and unload raw materials in machinery, as well as change out tools as required.  Must have experience calibrating calipers and micrometers. Ability to use other small tools.
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Must be able to report progress to the production supervisor in their department.

What is required for the role:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of industrial equipment experience
• Computer Literate and Knowledgeable about tools and tooling
• Able to utilize small hand tools, Powered Industrial Trucks, or other lift mechanisms.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without strain and needs to have a Quality First attitude and a strong team spirit to help keep equipment running within process specifications. 
• Must stand for several hours at a time while performing their main job functions