Grind Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Gear/Grind Operator

About the Company

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face to face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.

Position Summary

Sets up and operates precision gear grinding machine with special indexing equipment to grind master and precision gears by performing the following duties.

Position Responsibilities

Sets up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
Moves controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
Positions and secures workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turns handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
Moves controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel.
Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
Grinds metallic materials.
Changes worn tools and cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
Performs light machine maintenance (check oil and coolant levels).

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to pass a drug and background check
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, and at least two years experience with Gears and Grinding tools
• Experience with using a variety of inspection tools

What We Offer

• Assorted benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, 401k, Paid time off and pet insurance that start on the 1st day of your employment
• National network of clients/companies in a variety of industries
• Competitive wages based on experience levels
• Experienced and specialized recruiters that have a strong passion for client service and identifying opportunities