Grinder Technician

We are seeking a skilled Grinder Technician to join our team at Precision Gears, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture of parts per plant specifications in an accurate and timely manner utilizing manual and CNC grinding machines.

1. Set up, program, and operate both CNC grinding machines and manual grinding machines.
2. Inspect completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
3. Clean the work area and perform minor machine maintenance.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be proficient in using hand measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparator, etc.).
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.
• Ability to set up, operate, and make offsets.
• Requires mathematical skills that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must perform metric conversions.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills to interact with employees.
• Basic computer skills.
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude and/or prior machinist experience is a plus.
• Honing and Bore Grinding experience is a plus.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, set aggressive goals, and achieve them.
• Must be open to working overtime as necessary.
• Experience on Shigiya, Okamoto, Drake, Tschudin, Sunnen machines is a plus.

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 and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use foot/feet to operate machine, reach above shoulders, and move from place to place. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit, and talk and listen and will frequently use hands to finger, handle, or touch. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift up to 25 pounds, such as moving parts from material storage and moving parts in and out of the work area.

Competitive wages and benefits.

Job Type: Full-time