I.d./O.d. Surface Grinder Operator - Gear

Delta Gear is an AS9100 and ISO9001 registered facility which manufactures precision gears, shafts, splines, carriers, housings, gages, master gears & other geared components and gearbox assemblies. In addition, we provide contract gear and CMM inspection services.

The manual surface I.D./O.D. grinder will be responsible to Set-up and operate manual surface I.D./O.D. grind equipment with minimal supervision. Inspect faces and diameters using micrometers, gages and amps. Maintain proper documentation of SPC data and collaborate with management staff and supervisor.

Tasks:

• Set up and operate manual surface I.D./OD grind equipment with minimal supervision
• Make machine adjustments as required to maintain print specifications
• Maintain proper documentation of SPC data and collaborate with management staff and supervisor
• Inspect faces and diameters using micrometers, gages and amps
• Load and unload machines as per the cycle time noted on the traveler
• Determine when wheels need to be replaced.
• Assist in determining tooling & fixturing needs

• Inspect or measure lay out work, finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.
• Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
• Move machine controls to index workpieces, and to adjust machines for pre-selected operational settings.
• Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences. Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Key Competencies:

• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Grinding faces and diameters holding tolerances of between .0005"-.00005."

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years experience operating machinery
• Minimum 2-5 years experience using inspection methods to determine size changes
• Understand blueprints & travelers
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques is helpful.
• 1st piece and in-process inspection of work required.

The Delta Family of Companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity in the workplace without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or veteran status.

The Delta Family of Companies offer competitive base pay, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, Dental, 401(k), and more. We are proud of our company culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.