What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist - Grinding O.D / Centerless - 1st or 2nd Shift position at HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO?
This Grinding Set-Up Operator/Machinist will primarily set-up and operate CNC cylindrical (O.D) grinders (e.g. Kellenberger, Studer, etc.) to produce high precision parts made from a variety of materials. In this role, you will ensure that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
This role is for 1st or 2nd shift. 1st shift is 7am-3:30. 2nd shift is 3:00 - 11:30pm
This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.
2nd Shift has a 10% shift differential
At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
- Competitive PTO Package
- Paid Company Holidays
- 401K Match Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- The setup and operation of CNC cylindrical grinders (e.g. Kellenberger, Studer, Jones & Shipman, Hauser, Clausing, etc.)
- Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, this person sets-up and completes the machining operations to produce high precision parts.
- Performs complex setups including fixturing, wheel selection, and dressing, for self and others. Operates equipment as needed.
- Creates CNC programs on the machine and edits programs as necessary. Selects grinding wheels, tooling, gages, and other equipment as needed.
- Assists other Operators with setup or production problems.
- Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards. Uses measuring instruments and gages to perform dimensional and visual inspections on close tolerance parts.
- Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required, including centerless grinding (in-feed and thru-feed) on equipment such as Cincinnati and Royal Master grinders.
- Packs and cleans parts as needed.
- Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
- Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment
- Ability to set up CNC cylindrical grinders (e.g. Kellenberger, Studer, etc.)
- Experience with centerless grinding (Cincinnati, Royal Master, etc.), pinch-peel grinding (e.g. Rollomatic, ANCA, etc.) is a plus.
- Experience with manual cylindrical grinders (e.g. Brown & Sharpe, etc.) is a plus.
- Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Able to stand for up to 8 hours