HORST Engineering ยท 9 hours ago
CNC Machinist - Grinding Operator
East Hartford, Connecticut
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expHORST Engineering is seeking a Grinding Set-Up Operator/Machinist to set-up and operate CNC cylindrical grinders to produce high precision parts. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, performing complex setups, and routine maintenance on the equipment.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
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.)
Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork
Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs
Able to stand for up to 8+ hours
Preferred
Technical school training a plus
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
Company
HORST Engineering
We are a contract manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies for aerospace and other high technology industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott M. Livingston
President and CEO
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