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Set-Up Operator - 2 / Spring Grinding (2nd Shift)

Connecticut Spring & Stamping
Farmington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2026

**2nd Shift Position**

Job Title

Set-Up Operator - 1, 2, 3 / Spring Grinding

Job Number

 51-4081.00

Department

Spring Grinding

Reports to

Production Manager / Spring


Primary Position Objectives

Works with direction setting up, adjusting and operating relatively complex machinery in the manufacture of a wide variety of parts conforming to accurate quality standards.


Position Responsibilities

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure operation of departmental machinery.
    • Moyer
    • Gardner
    • Feeder Bowls
    • Shot Peen
    • Wheelabrate
    • Bennets
    • Sand Blaster
    • Load Tester / Elasticometer
    • Shadow Graph / Optical comparator
  • Make minor repairs to machine tools.
  • Clear understanding of the different Spring-Grinding characteristics and effects.
  • Clear understanding of grinding machine-adjusting characteristics.
  • Remove old tool from machinery and replaces with new tool. 
  • Perform new machine set-ups
  • Accurately and honestly, fill out Control Plans and quality inspection documents.
  • Ability to understand gage-fixturing for testing springs
  • Effectively communicate with coworkers to produce high quality parts

Department Goals

  • 100% on-time delivery
  • 100% production run rate
  • 100% attendance
  • Zero past due 
  • Zero customer returns

Levels

  1. Needs assistance
  2. Works independently 
  3. Can train

Other

  • Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, good housekeeping standards (machine & blowers) and be Quality conscious.
  • May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
  • Performs other duties as may be required.
  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.



Qualifications

 

Education

Experience

  • High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills.
  • Good math skills
  • Ability to read blue prints
  • Good mechanical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge in the use of simple gauges (i.e. plug gauge, micrometers, load testers…)
  • Knowledge of basic SPC charts interpretation

Physical Requirements

  • Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
  • Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
  • Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from 
  • position-to-position.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted


The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.



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