Centerless Grinder Operator

Company Profile

Net Shaped Solutions (NSS) is a premier cold forged products manufacturer with a location in Canton, Michigan. NSS has more than 50 years of experience in net shaped cold forged products with extensive in-house engineering design and production capabilities. We are part of a multi-billion-dollar aerospace component manufacturer named Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC).

Job Description

Hours: 3pm to 11pm or 11pm to 7am

Schedule: Mon-Friday

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, The Centerless Grinder, efficiently operates a centerless grinder(s) to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal work pieces to blueprint specifications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a centerless grinding machine to produce parts accordingly to specifications and instructions.
• Dress wheel to obtain proper finish and effective removal of stock.
• Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.
• Analyze the best grinding method, given work material. Mounts grinding wheel and regulating wheel on spindles with wrenches.
• Positions and secures work rest at a specified height, using wrenches.
• Lift and position the workpiece manually or with a hoist and secures it between wheels and on the work rest.
• Starts machines and observes operation. Verifies the dimension of the groundwork-piece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gauges.
• Changes worn grinding wheels, using wrenches. May set up automatic work feeding device.
• Reports malfunctioning machines to the Lead or Supervisor.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum three-year experience in the operation of centerless grinding machines.
• Ability to fully read blueprints in English, inspect parts and obtain reference information from detail prints.
• Set guide rail, adjust the wheel to size, and set stop length.
• Inspect the first article and maintain the quality during the production of the lot.
• Monitor the machine for proper operation, lubrication, and coolant level.
• Check the condition of the grinding wheels.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Mathematical Skill – Must have basic Mathematical skills such as  Adding , subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.  Measure  lengths and distances and  Calculate  areas, volumes, and weights. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Blueprint Reading & Interpretation –  Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret the following in English reliably: drawing terms; call outs; symbols and/or descriptions; types of lines; front view; side view; top view; section view; types of radii; tolerances (min. and max.); external/internal thread; surface finish; fastener-related specifications.
• Basic Visual & Dimensional Inspection–  Demonstrate the ability to inspect parts reliably using the following tools: caliper (dial and digital); micrometer (stand, blade, and disk); dial drop indicator; test indicator; comparator; pin gage; gage block set; any functional gages applicable to the operator. Must have the ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Workmanship – Demonstrate the ability to identify and take appropriate action to prevent, correct, or reject the following conditions on die and tools parts: cracks, nicks, scratches, and dents.
• Communication – Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with team members to achieve cooperation and assistance to resolve problems and attain maximum productivity.
  
  

Desired Skills & Education

• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals, and write routine data on routers and company charts.
• High School Diploma.
  
  

Physical Demands

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.