Overview of the Position:

The Grinder is responsible for the set up and operation of surface grinding machines in an FAA regulated workshop. This critical position will work with a team of engineers and production personnel to resolve issues for our clients from commercial, business, and military markets. Successful candidates must be able to pass a lab-based drug screen and occupational health exam as per federally regulated aerospace and aviation guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth, and exposure to the manufacturing field for a person with traditional machining experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work on conventional operated surface grinding machines
• Use of measuring and test equipment to ensure all dimensional requirements are met
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines
• Work from and follow blueprints, diagrams, & written process instructions
• Lead inspection and document machinery for any needed repairs
• Make minor repairs on machinery as needed
• Any other duties as required by the Company

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be safety conscious and can adhere to important HSE policies
• Familiarity with MS Office, Word, and Excel
• Demonstrated machine shop equipment training (I.e., CNC machines, lathes, mills EDM, etc.)
• Shop mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Strong command of the English language verbally and in writing
• Machine and measure to close tolerances (.0002") as required
• Interpret complex blueprint specifications, charts, and follow work orders and engineering instructions as necessary
• Once trained, interpret engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen per FAA regulations
• Vocational high school or technical school education in machining and machining practices (Certificate of completion required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 - 4 years' experience manual machining on shop machines

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl;
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Good dexterity (grip, grasp, clutch)
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Lift to 50lbs.
• FAA & DOT regulated work environment. Must be able to pass required background and drug test.