Production Operator III -Grinding

Located in Lexington, KY

Salary: 17.00-21.00

Responsible for performing multiple industrial manufacturing processes related to the production of technical ceramics and/or metals in accordance with work order specifications. This role requires a strong technical and machining background, including experience with surface grinding and precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers. The ability to read and interpret engineering prints and drawings is essential to ensure product quality and accuracy. Works within a team environment to meet departmental goals while maintaining a clean and organized work area, on a day shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm) in a fast-paced production environment.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

• Operate multiple, complex production equipment and/or a variety of production equipment to manufacture parts in compliance with work order instructions; makes machine adjustments and contact the appropriate person when needed

• Inspect parts to determine if product meets quality/ customer specifications; takes appropriate action concerning parts that are not to customer/quality standards and recommends solutions to appropriate person

• Transfer parts to next process via computer software

• Load, unload and stack product; transports product via hand-truck, forklift, crane, or hoist

• Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment

• Train incoming operators on processes and procedures

• Wears required personal protective equipment at all times in areas where mandatory

 

Job Requirements:

 

Shift

• Day Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

 

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not necessary

 

Experience:

• Minimum of 1–3 years of machining or manufacturing experience, preferably in a technical or precision production environment

• Hands-on experience operating surface grinders or similar machining equipment strongly preferred

• Experience in GD&T, reading and interpreting engineering prints, blueprints, and technical drawings

• Proficiency using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality specifications in a production setting

• Ability to perform setups, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting on machining equipment

 

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understand and act on verbal and/or written instructions

• Read/interpret standard and metric measurements

• Intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

• Deep knowledge of handheld measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, drop gauges, and advanced measuring equipment such as SmartScope or CMM

• Use Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing to read and understand the relationship between complex blueprints and parts

• Must exhibit attention to detail as well as excellent listening skills

• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

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