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Lead Senior Grinding Tech 999 Oberlin Avenue SW, Massillon, OH 44647 $28

•$35 an hour

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Senior Grinding Tech Job Title:

Lead /

Senior Grinding Tech Job Status:

Full-time employee, Non-exempt hourly

Department:

Operations

•Grinding Reports to:

Production Manager Position Level:

Working lead. Senior technical authority on the grinding floor, above Grinding Set Up and Tech. No formal disciplinary, scheduling or performance review authority.

Summary / Objective

The Lead / Senior Grinding Tech is the most experienced hands-on grinding technician on the floor. This person sets up and runs the department's hardest jobs, owns setup and process quality on infeed, thru-feed and center grinding equipment, and is the first call for troubleshooting. They also train and guide Grinding Set Up Techs and operators and carry out the preventative maintenance and capability work that keeps machines running to specification. This role reports to the Production Manager and supports the Production Manager on the grinding floor. It does not carry formal people-management duties such as performance reviews, discipline or attendance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Setup and process ownership Set up and size parts on infeed, thru-feed and center grinders (Koyo, Cincinnati and Studer) using micrometers, comparators and other measuring equipment. Evaluate job layout and tooling; set up tables, change and dress wheels, regulate left and right to size specifications, and determine blades or regulating wheel settings. Take the most difficult, tight-tolerance and new-part setups, and develop setup and machining methods for new work pieces. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and work instructions to determine diameters, tolerances and process requirements. Set programs and hand the machine to the operator with setup documented and capable. Program and edit the CNC portion of the grinders: write new programs, edit existing programs and parameters (such as dress cycles, feeds and size compensation), prove out changes and document them. Teach Set Up Techs how to do the same. Recommend and implement changes that raise actual pieces per hour, and verify that gains hold. 2. Troubleshooting and technical support Serve as the first point of contact for machine, tooling and process problems on the shift worked. Diagnose routine and complex machine problems; make mechanical adjustments; perform or arrange repairs and rebuilds with maintenance and outside contractors. Work with operators and the Production Manager so that planned production targets are actually achieved. Escalate issues that exceed the role's authority or skills to the Production Manager promptly. 3. Preventative maintenance and machine capability Establish, perform and document timely preventative maintenance on grinding equipment. Run regular machine capability studies and use the results to set maintenance and rebuild priorities. Make sure improvements made to a machine or process continue to exist. 4. Quality Perform and verify first-piece and in-process inspections; stop the job and notify the Production Manager and Quality when a part cannot be held to print. Help investigate scrap, rework and customer quality issues, and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Follow ISO 9001 and

IATF 16949

procedures, control plans and work instructions, and help keep the documentation current. 5. Training and mentoring Train and mentor Grinding Set Up Techs and machine operators in setup, machine care and troubleshooting. Coach operators to take ownership of their machines and work area. Give the Production Manager feedback on each trainee's skill level and readiness. The Production Manager remains responsible for formal evaluation. 6. Documentation and reporting Complete hourly equipment checks using the company system and record any issues with equipment operation. Document setups, results and improvements so that the next shift can repeat them. Pass on machine status, open issues and tooling needs at shift change. 7. Safety, 6S and floor support Follow and model all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout. Lead by example in 6

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keep the machine, tables and surrounding area clean, free of oil spots and loose debris. Load and unload parts, and move material with a stand-up or sit-down tow motor when the work requires it, following safe handling practices. Assist the Production Manager on the grinding floor when asked.

Education / Requirements

Required Minimum 5 years of grinding experience, preferably in a job shop environment, including at least 2 years of independent setup work. Hands-on setup and troubleshooting experience on infeed, thru-feed and center grinding. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and work instructions. Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, comparators and other measuring instruments. Knowledge of ISO and TS standards and systems. Demonstrated ability to diagnose machine problems, make mechanical adjustments and work unsupervised. Ability to train and coach others, and to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions. Good verbal and written communication skills with company personnel, outside contractors and technical support. Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively; self-motivated. Continuous improvement mentality. Basic computer skills for ERP, hourly check and reporting systems. Ability to work any shift as business needs require. Preferred Experience in a fast-paced production environment. Experience with machine capability studies and preventative maintenance programs. Understanding of lean manufacturing and 6S. A technical school certificate or two-year technical degree, or equivalent experience. Prior lead or trainer experience. Physical Requirements Ability to include but not limited to grasp, grip, pinch, wrist flex/extension, operate foot and hand controls, sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, squat, twist, stair climb, balance, push, pull and carry. Ability to move small items by hand (under 5 lbs); heavier material is moved with a tow motor or other equipment, with no manual lifting. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, coolant, oil and moving machinery. Safety glasses, hearing protection and other required PPE must be worn. Job Overview As a Lead Senior Grinding Tech, you'll set up and operate precision grinding and other machining equipment while guiding work through safe, accurate production. You'll interpret mechanical blueprints, coordinate machine setups, and verify finished parts against specifications. Your experience with CNC (computer numerical control) and manual machining will help keep manufacturing work consistent and reliable. Duties Lead grinding work and operate grinders, CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, and manual machining tools. Set up machines and perform machining using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment. Read blueprints and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret part requirements. Program or adjust CNC G-code, M-code, Mazatrol, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programs as needed. Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring instruments; support assembly and quality control.

Your impact:

Accurate setups and inspections help production teams deliver parts that meet design and quality requirements. Qualifications Demonstrated machining experience, including metal machining, grinding, CNC machining, milling, lathe work, and manual machining. Mechanical knowledge, blueprint reading, mechanical blueprint interpretation, basic math, and precision measurement in machining. Ability to perform CNC programming and quality inspection; familiarity with machining tools and machine setup. CAD (computer-aided design) and SolidWorks experience are preferred; electrical discharge machining experience is also a plus. Able to use calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, hand tools, and power tools safely and accurately.

Pay:

$28.00

•$35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person