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Grinding Machine Operator

SCHATZ BEARING CORPORATION
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Summary

  • Operates grinding machines to grind features on bearing components.
  • Grinds internal and external surfaces of metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Reads blueprint and job order for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
  • Dresses wheel to specifications.
    Make minor machine adjustments in order to maintain product specification.
  • Starts machine and activates controls to feed wheel against work piece or vice versa, or engages automatic feeding device.
  • Ability to use and understand conventional gages.
  • Verifies dimensions of finished work piece for conformance to specifications.
  • Changes worn grinding wheel.
  • Places work piece in hopper or fixture of automatic feeding device.

 

Safety

  • Demonstrate safe work practices in all aspects of the job.
  • Especially when working with running equipment, guarded or unguarded.
  • Reports unsafe work practices or deliberate violation of same or company policies.

Language Skills

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
  • Ability to write simple correspondence. 
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, and other employees of the organization.

Shift Info:

  • Training: 1st Shift 6am – 2:30
  • Permanent Assignment: 2nd Shift 2:30 11:00 (Shift Differential included)

 

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; oils and/or cutting fluids; extreme heat and vibration.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock; oily or slippery surfaces.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Must keep work area clean and free from debris/tripping hazards and oily area causing unsafe footing.
  • Must wear appropriate PIP for your work area.

 

 

Salary : $17 - $35

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