Tegra Medical is looking for a Grinding Operator-II (Specialty Grind)

The Grinding Operator-II will operate computer numerical control (CNC) machines, including CNC infeed/thrufeed centerless grinding machines, CNC surface grinding machines, CNC wire grinding machines and Set up simple to moderately complex jobs grinding various features onto relatively small parts and wires. Maintain awareness of close tolerance parts, including pointed parts using various types of measuring equipment including vision systems. Following standard operating procedures and instructions. Set up and operate secondary equipment and perform any other functions within the department that may be necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate machines, achieving specifications including quality and throughput.
• Implement continuous improvement activities. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform JobBOSS transactions.
• Perform required daily maintenance to equipment and tools.
• Review setup sheet and specs to determine setup procedure, grinding processing sequence, dimensions of finished work piece.
• Work from procedures and prescribed operation sequences to achieve parts per print and quality specifications.
• Attach fixtures to machine tables and position and secure work piece in fixture according to setup instructions, using clamps, bolts, hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Monitor, observe and listen to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn grinding wheels and diamond dressers.
• Ensure work piece is being properly lubricated and cooled; coolant lines properly located.
• Monitor process and specifications. If changes are required, shut down process and see Setup person or Department Lead Person.
• Notify supervisor and/or department Lead Person of discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot process problems and make minor adjustments to achieve quality output.
• Perform own part inspection during grinding process to measure work piece to check to match specs, using measuring instruments such as microscope, optical comparator, micrometer, caliper, dial indicators and gauges.
• Communicate with co-workers, members of other shifts, technical leader, team leader and/or supervisor to transfer and receive instructions and information; coordinate activities regarding the status of the operation of particular jobs.
• Perform 1st piece and In-process inspections for self and peers.
• Record measurements per inspection plans and methods indicated. Monitoring for trends and adjusting as required to maintain specifications and minimizing variation.
• Assist engineering with prototypes and validations and make suggestions to improve processes as well as processes that are unproven.
• Simultaneous to grinding operation, perform a variety of secondary operations as required ex. Cleaning parts, cleaning work areas and assisting others within department.
• Machine materials other than metal, such as composites, plastic, and rubber.

We have:

• A fantastic team of people for you to work with.
• An environment that is clean, safe, high-tech, and air conditioned.
• Great benefits like health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid holidays and time off; 401K and education assistance; bonus plan; and much more.
• Interesting work with lots of learning opportunities and room for career growth
• A strong commitment to give back to our community.
• A recession-proof industry that is always hiring.
• Pride in the contribution we make in the effort to enhance and save lives.

You have:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a vocational school in manufacturing/machining or engineering discipline is a plus. 1 to 3 years’ experience in a small device manufacturing environment as a CNC Grinding Operator is preferred.
• Experience operating Cincinnati, Okamoto, Royal Master or Glebar is helpful. Experience in medical device manufacturing, aerospace, machinery, metals are desired.
• Must be able to read blue prints, drawings, specifications and quality plans and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and capable of meeting deadlines. Good manual dexterity and ability to use measurement and inspection tools.

Good work habits, strong workmanship and a positive attitude are required as well as an ability, desire and flexibility to perform a variety of machining operations and other functions within manufacturing as needed.

We offer great benefits…

Health, Dental, Vision and Rx insurance
401(k) contribution with Safe Harbor
HSA and FSA spending accounts
Apprenticeship programs and Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonus program
Company paid Life insurance and AD&D
Short and Long Term disability
Vacation and Sick days
10 paid Holidays
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance
Profit sharing program
Performance Bonus for eligible positions

Tegra Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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