Centerless Grinding Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hanel is a leading US manufacturer of precision hydraulic components. We produce hydraulic components of the highest quality, designed to meet the precise tolerance requirements of our clients. Applying leading-edge technology and a rigorous quality management system, we help our clients lower assembly costs and ensure greater product integrity, reliability and performance. We are currently expanding to bring more innovation and high-performance solutions to our growing customer base. Join and team and help us achieve our goals for growth and as a leader in metal manufacturing.

**Centerless Grinding Experience Required**

**Sign-On Bonus Eligible*

PURPOSE:

Set up, operate and maintain the manufacturing of a ground diameter product that meets quality requirements.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS AND JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understands the proper use of various precision measuring instruments.
• Understands how to document and move materials to next operation.
• Must be able to read and understand the print for grinding requirements.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and use of computerized SPC system with entering data according to procedures.
• Operate Z mic.
• Set up and operate air gage, roundness tester, and various other grinding gaging equipment.
• The skill and mechanical ability to set up and operate the following: dress wheels, regulating wheel, select proper speeds and feeds for various materials.
• The ability to regulate coolant flow.
• The ability to set up and operate vibrator feeders.
• The skill and mechanical ability to set up and operate a finish grinding process, and/or centerless grinding machine.
• Is responsible for machines, area housekeeping, and lubrication of machines.
• Produce quality product to meet required specifications.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or his/her designee.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Reliability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Initiative - Volunteers readily, asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner. Safety - Observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Read, write and simple shop mathematics, and/or charts. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Typically have the equivalent of 1 to 3 years’ related experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, process sheets, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have good communication skills.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with close tolerances and produce high surface finishes.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to operate the computer systems used at Driv-Lok.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in a factory environment with noise, oil, and smoke.

The employee will be working with centerless and surface grinders, precision measuring instruments; vibrator feeders, hand and fork lift trucks, scoops, weight scales, hoist and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, bend, and stand a majority of the shift.