What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grinding/Machine Technician position at Abrasive Technology Inc?
Grinding/Machine Technician - 2nd or 3rd shift available
$3.00 shift differential for 2nd & 3rd Shift
Are you an entry-level machinist who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and quality work? We’re looking for someone who feels at home in a machine shop environment and wants to grow their skills as part of a supportive, close‑knit team. In this role, you’ll contribute to producing high‑quality parts that meet exact specifications. You’ll use your hands-on abilities, attention to detail, and problem‑solving mindset to keep work moving smoothly and efficiently. If you enjoy working with your hands, troubleshooting challenges, and seeing the results of your expertise come to life, this could be an excellent fit.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot machinery when there is a process issue.
- Produce parts with hand tools to exact specifications.
- Complete finishing operations and quality inspections for our products.
- Follow all company safety policies and practices.
- Read blueprints and perform set-ups
Required qualifications:
- Machine shop experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to use basic inspection equipment is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and help in other areas of production.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Team oriented and communication skills.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Must be a motivated self-starter and be able to work independently.
- Ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand for 4 hours a day.
- Willingness to work around chemicals and use appropriate PPE.
Abrasive Technology is a world-leading innovator in the development and manufacturing of super abrasive grinding wheels and tools with locations around the globe. Our products shape the world around us every day – providing grinding, cutting, drilling, and polishing solutions for a wide variety of industrial materials. If you are driven by excellence and seek a different way of thinking, we would love to talk about how you may fit into our culture!
Abrasive Technology also offers our associates:
- Company provided uniforms
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance,
- Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability,
- Company matched 401k plan,
- Quarterly incentive bonuses,
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Paid time off,
- Paid holidays, and
- Paid facility shutdown in December.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.
Abrasive Technology is a substance and drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.
Abrasive Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet.
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