Company Bio:
Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Division info:
Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a subsidiary of Héroux-Devtek headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. We design and manufacture ball screws and actuators for the commercial and defense aerospace industries. Our facilities maintain the highest standards in quality and the principles of Lean Manufacturing.
Summary of position:
The Thread Grinder sets up and operates grinding, honing, and lapping machines to remove excess materials from internal and external surfaces. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work that is expected. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.
Main responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities

• Moves machine controls to index workpiece and adjust machine for pre-selected operational settings
• Activates machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, or cut workpiece, according to specifications
• Computes machine indexing and settings for specified dimension and base reference points
• Studies blueprints, work order, or machining instructions to determine product dimensions, tooling, and to plan operational sequence
• Observes and adjusts machine operation
• Selects machine tooling to be used in machine operation, utilizing knowledge of machine and production requirements
• Threads and hand feeds materials through machine cutters or abraders
• Mounts and positions tools in machine chuck, spindle, or other tool holding device to specifications, using hand tools
• Maintains stock of machine parts and machining tools
• Repairs or replaces machine parts, using hand tools or notifies engineering personnel when corrective action is required

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational training or 3 years of Thread Grinder experience

Other Requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".