CNC Machinist - Grinding Operator at HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO – East Hartford, Connecticut

This Grinding Set-Up Operator/Machinist will primarily set-up and operate CNC cylindrical (O.D) grinders (e.g. Kellenberger, Studer, etc.) to produce high precision parts made from a variety of materials. In this role, you will ensure that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• The setup and operation of CNC cylindrical grinders (e.g. Kellenberger, Studer, Jones & Shipman, Hauser, Clausing, etc.)
• Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, this person sets-up and completes the machining operations to produce high precision parts.
• Performs complex setups including fixturing, wheel selection, and dressing, for self and others. Operates equipment as needed.
• Creates CNC programs on the machine and edits programs as necessary. Selects grinding wheels, tooling, gages, and other equipment as needed.
• Assists other Operators with setup or production problems.
• Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards. Uses measuring instruments and gages to perform dimensional and visual inspections on close tolerance parts.
• Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required, including centerless grinding (in-feed and thru-feed) on equipment such as Cincinnati and Royal Master grinders.
• Packs and cleans parts as needed.
• Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment
• Ability to set up CNC cylindrical grinders (e.g. Kellenberger, Studer, etc.)
• Experience with centerless grinding (Cincinnati, Royal Master, etc.), pinch-peel grinding (e.g. Rollomatic, ANCA, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with manual cylindrical grinders (e.g. Brown & Sharpe, etc.) is a plus.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours