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What is a honing machine operator?

A Honing Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining honing machines to improve the precision and surface finish of metal parts. They read blueprints, set up the machine, select the appropriate tools, and monitor the honing process to ensure quality standards are met. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and knowledge of machine operations. Operators may also inspect finished parts for accuracy and make machine adjustments as needed.

What does a honing machine operator do?

As a Honing Machine Operator, your day typically involves setting up honing equipment, monitoring the machining process, and conducting quality checks on finished parts using precision measuring tools. You’ll collaborate closely with quality control inspectors, maintenance teams, and sometimes engineers to troubleshoot issues or optimize production. Most work environments are manufacturing plants or machine shops, where operators may work independently or as part of a broader production team. Maintaining safety standards, documenting production data, and performing routine machine maintenance are also important aspects of the job. The role offers a hands-on, detail-oriented experience with opportunities to advance into supervisory or technical specialist positions as you gain expertise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a honing machine operator?

To thrive as a Honing Machine Operator, you need a strong understanding of machine operation, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with precision measuring instruments, knowledge of honing machines (manual or CNC), and, in some cases, relevant certifications are valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, good communication, and a commitment to workplace safety help operators excel. These competencies ensure accurate, quality output while maintaining efficiency and preventing equipment issues.

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Mechanical Engineer

Lapmaster Wolters

Mount Prospect, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

Reports to the Engineering Manager, performs a variety of engineering work related to lapping processes and machines, including machine and tooling design/modification, research and product development/evaluation and equipment order review.

PRIMARY DUTIES
  1. Works with internal & external customers to create designs that focus on functionality (assembly, operation, and maintenance), cost, and appearance.
  1. Using established methods produces or modifies layout and detail drawings for a variety of machines, components, and process tooling. Designs or modifies electrical and pneumatic diagrams for machines and tooling.
  1. Completes other externally and internally driven engineering projects including tooling quotes, equipment order reviews, product evaluations, and facility layouts.
  1. Ensures all drawings and diagrams are updated to reflect the latest design changes. Creates and maintains bills of materials and master part number assignment in accordance with established departmental policies.
  1. Writes and updates assembly procedures and operations/maintenance manuals for all machines and accessories.
  1. Prepares and maintains timelines for large projects showing major milestones and progress vs. plan. Communicates status and priority of engineering projects to the Engineering Manager, and company personnel both orally and in writing, as appropriate.
  1. Identifies, evaluates, and helps prioritize ideas for improving design of machines, components, and process tooling.
  1. Uses safe work practices at all times. Identifies potential safety hazards and takes prompt action to eliminate them.
  1. Interface with sales, purchasing and production teams on project activities
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

Requires a B.S.M.E. or M.S.M.E with a minimum of three years work experience in machine design/automation. The ideal candidate will have experience/proficiency in 3D solid modeling preferably Solid Works. Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred. Must possess good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Essential to the job function:
  1. Mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer
  2. CAD experience, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or other
    1. 2D / 3D component design
    2. 3D assembly modeling
    3. Finite Element Analysis experience
  3. Problem Solver
  4. Adaptability
  5. Data Analysis
  6. Good understanding of materials
  7. Good math skills
  8. Good circuit analysis
    1. Pneumatic
    2. Electrical
    3. Hydraulic
    4. Mechanical transmission
  9. Experience in machine design
    1. Understanding of complete integration not a one discipline expert
    2. Experience in assembly practices
    3. Some hands-on experience
    4. Operator controls layout experience
    5. Understand Service and Troubleshooting
  10. Some programming experience
    1. PLC / HMI
    2. PAC
  11. BOM Structuring experience
  12. Instruction manual writing experience

Company Description:

Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs near O’Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems.

Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services offices located throughout the world. Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China.

Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:

  • 401(k) with Matching
  • Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D
  • Vacation, Sick, Holidays
  • EAP

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)

It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination

EEO is the Law (English)

Recruiter Policy:

Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) “the Company” has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency).  Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. The Company’s policy is for the internal recruiting team or other authorized personnel to present ALL candidates to hiring managers. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lapmaster International, LLC from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Company mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Company employees, or to the resume database will be considered Company property. Lapmaster International LLC, will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.  Lapmaster International LLC, will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

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