CNC Grinder

Company Overview

Stabilus, Inc. is the worldwide leading provider of systems and solutions in motion control, with nearly nine decades of expertise across various sectors. Our innovative products, including gas springs and dampers, optimize functionality in industries such as automotive, energy, construction, and furniture.

This position will be located at DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, which is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, work holding, and remote handling solutions. The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a talented Machinist to setup and operate manual and CNC grinding machines to perform precision ID, OD and form grinding. Study blueprint or layout to visualize grinding to be done and plan sequence of operations. We currently have spots on both our day shift which runs from 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and our afternoon shift which runs from 3:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Monday - Thursday. There is a $1.50/hour shift differential for working on the afternoon shift. Based on company need, there may be overtime hours available for both shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Precision Grinder Primary Responsibilities:

• Safety is our first priority. Employees must be able to operate machinery safely and follow all established Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Setup and operate CNC precision grinding equipment to perform precision ID, OD, form grinding, multi-axis grinding, and flat surface grinding.
• Experience with the setup and operation of precision grinding equipment.
• Experience with the use of diamond and other super-abrasive grinding wheels.
• Dressing of abrasive wheels including the use of dressing diamonds and rotary dressing wheels
• Study blueprint or layout to visualize grinding to be done and plan sequence of operations including work-holding arrangements and cutting process parameters.
• Perform plunge grinding, traverse grinding, face grinding, form grinding, multi-axis grinding, and angle grinding.
• Recognize and address abrasive wheel wear.
• Proper use of precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, indicator, bore gauge, height stand, gauge blocks, gauge pins etc. while working to tolerances of .0001”.
• Selection and use of equipment such as grinding magnets, grinding vises, sine plates and various specialty fixtures.
• Possess trigonometry, geometry, and general math skills to perform necessary angular and position calculations to achieve workpiece blueprint specifications.
• Understand and correct for unexpected taper and other inaccuracies in grinding.
• Selection and use of various wheel types and styles including knowledge of abrasives, speeds & feeds, and other application parameters.
• Understand and implement general machine set-up principles.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Must keep assigned machine(s) and work area cleaned and neat.
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and work within documented Quality Management System as it pertains to their job requirements.
• It is every employee’s responsibility to improve processes to reduce set-up and run-time standards when possible.

Leadership Competencies aligned with Stabilus and executed in DESTACO with appropriate expectations for the job level:

• Results-Driven: Produces results that exceed DESTACO's strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation, while living the Stabilus Values.
• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment: Uses instinct as well as data to accurately assess business situations and industry trends; makes timely decisions and implements appropriate plans while living the Stabilus Values.
• Winning the Right Way: Operates with High Ethical Standards, Openness and Trust. Fosters a culture in the organization to conduct business aligned with those standards.
• Safety – Understands safe operation of equipment, tools and PPE. Recognizes potential for dangerous situations; uses safe work practices. Utilizes behavior based safety methods to sustain a safe working environment.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of CNC machining and programing operations as generally acquired in one to three years of trades training or vocational school
• 3-5 years of experience in setting up and operating of CNC precision grinding machines

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience
• Associates degree a plus

Physical Requirements: (To be met with or without accommodation)

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Eye hand coordination and attention to detail: Ability to bend, twist and turn

If you are passionate about precision machining and ready to contribute to innovative motion control solutions, we invite you to apply today at Stabilus, Inc. Join us in shaping the future of motion control!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28