Blanchard Grinder

4 days ago


Wilsonville, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Blanchard Grinder

Paying $21.00 / HR

Location - Wilsonville, OR

Responsibilities:

  • Studies blueprints and machining instructions to determine grinding operations and to plan sequence of operations.
  • Computes machine indexing ratios and cam dimensions for specified spacing and contour of gear teeth.
  • Selects index plate, cams, grinding wheel, feed rates, grinding speed, and depth of cut.
  • Positions and secures index plate, cams, and grinding wheel in machine.
  • Sets up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
  • Moves controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
  • Positions and secures workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turns handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
  • Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
  • Moves controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel.
  • Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
  • Manage work area and meet high levels of housekeeping and cleanliness.
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate process sheets, developing new ones and reports router accuracy problems.
  • Maintains high quality production with little or no scrap.
  • Manage inventory of segments and coolant. Reorder coolant and segments as required to assure continuous production.

Qualifications:

  • Must be comfortable and eager to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Basic math comprehension, need to be able to identify measurements down to thousandths.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude.
  • Will work with precision measurement instruments such as micrometers.
  • Run times for parts will be as little as 30 minutes so must be able to stay busy and proactive about workstation prep and cleanup.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  • Must be able to lift 50-75lbs.
  • Experience running 24" and 36" grinders.
  • Experience in production run set-ups and use of tooling, fixturing, segment selection, and safety procedures for grinders.
  • Turns handwheels to adjust machine bed and set tension on blade between drive and idler wheels of bandsaw.
  • Turns knobs to adjust guide post of blade, according to thickness of stock, and to position friction wheel behind blade to prevent backward movement of blade when cutting stock.
  • Positions jig or attachment on machine bed to cut stock to size.
  • Starts machine and pushes or turns stock against bandsaw blade to cut stock along marked outline or configuration of jig.
  • Removes cut stock and verifies dimensions of stock.

Environment/ Shift:

  • This will be working in a heavy industrial machine shop where you are exposed to the elements.
  • If it is cold outside it will be cold inside.
  • Must be ok with getting dirty (coolant, steam and metal grime is a consistent presence at the machines).
  • Weekend Shift: 5:00am - 5:45pm, Friday - Sunday.

Employee Value Proposition:

  • This position is a great stepping stone to get their foot in the door with an industrial parts manufacturer.
  • Whether they want to pursue a machining career or stay in a manual machining position, this is the job to pursue.
  • The supervisor of this group was place 8 years ago by Aerotek in this exact position
  • Profit Sharing (a 3x per year ‘bonus’ if the company is profitable that has ranged from 4%-14% over the years).
  • Holidays – New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
  • Paid Time Off – Year 1 – 40 hours, Years 2 through 7 - 14 days, Year 7+ - 19 days.
  • Long Term Disability Insurance – Company paid 100%, pays up to 60% of your wages.
  • Life Insurance – Company paid – 1x annual salary.

Ay qualified candidate will have the ability to interview within 24 hours with potential following week start date. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a stable company apply now

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 19, 2024.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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