Grinding Technician-3rd Shift

Stow, OH
Full Time
Mid Level
Summary of Position
Sets up and operates Blanchard (rotary surface), surface and OD (cylindrical) grinders on 3rd shift to finish components to drawing size, roundness, flatness, parallelism and surface finish requirements.
Scope
Responsible for grinding operations on 3rd shift: reading the work order and drawing, setting up the part on the magnetic chuck or fixture, dressing wheels, grinding to size and finish, and inspecting parts before they move to the next operation. Works without a supervisor on the floor for part of the shift and escalates problems to the 3rd Shift Production Manager.
Responsibilities
  • Read work orders, blueprints and routings to determine stock to remove, sequence and finish requirements.
  • Set up parts on magnetic chucks, fixtures, blocks or between centers; indicate and square work as required.
  • Select, mount, balance and dress grinding wheels; set speeds, feeds and depth of cut.
  • Blanchard grinding: rough and finish grind large flat work to thickness, flatness and parallelism; load parts on the rotary magnetic chuck and use a hoist or crane for heavy parts.
  • Surface grinding: precision grind smaller parts, steps, shoulders and faces to tight size and surface finish tolerances.
  • OD grinding: set up work between centers or in a chuck; grind diameters, shoulders and tapers to size, roundness, runout and finish.
  • Inspect parts with micrometers, height gauges, indicators and surface finish gauges; record first-piece and in-process checks.
  • Perform daily machine checks and basic maintenance (coolant, way lube, chuck condition); report machine problems to maintenance.
  • Clock on and off every work order operation accurately; report labor against the correct job.
  • Report any routing, drawing or work instruction problem through the Process Issue Report the same shift.
  • Communicate job status, problems and handoffs to the 1st shift at shift change.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized; report safety issues / concerns to management
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of Blanchard, surface and/or OD (cylindrical) grinding experience preferred; will train the right candidate with a machining background.
  • Able to read blueprints and understand GD&T basics (flatness, parallelism, perpendicularity).
  • Able to use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators and bore/snap gauges.
  • Ability to work 3rd shift on a consistent schedule; overtime as workload requires.
  • Good attendance and safety record; follows AIC safety rules and PPE requirements.
  • Motivated, accountable self-starter who can work with limited supervision on an off shift.
  • Basic computer skills for clocking work orders (Sage 500 today, Epicor Kinetic in 2027).
Personnel Supervised
Direct:None
Indirect:None
Physical Requirements
  • Stand and walk for most of the shift; reach, bend, stoop, kneel and climb as needed.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; heavier loads with a hoist, crane or forklift.
  • Close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Work around operating machinery, coolant, noise and metal chips; safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection required.
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