Gear Grinding Operator (Traveling)

MADICORP • Full-time • Rockford, Illinois, United States • $55 / hour • 2d ago

Are you an experienced ID/OD Gear Grinder Operator with a strong background in precision grinding and machining? MADICORP is currently hiring skilled grinding professionals for a contract assignment with a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty, gear drives.

In this role, you’ll operate manual and/or CNC Outside Diameter (OD) and Inside Diameter (ID) grinding equipment to produce precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprint specifications, and shop documentation. We’re looking for experienced machinists who understand grinding processes, can maintain extremely tight tolerances, and take pride in producing consistent, high-quality parts.

Why Join MADICORP?

Nationwide Opportunities: Work with leading companies across manufacturing sectors.
Temporary Relocation Support: Travel logistics, lodging, and per diem are coordinated and provided by MADI
Competitive Pay: MADI offers competitive wages, with weekly hour guarantees (typically 50+ hours per week).
Career Development: Expand your skills by working on critical projects at premier manufacturers with opportunities for advancement.

Summary:

The Gear Grinder operates manual and/or CNC Outside Diameter (OD) and Inside Diameter (ID) grinding equipment to produce precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprint specifications, and shop floor documentation while maintaining quality standards and production schedules.

Responsibilities:

Follow setup sheets, engineering drawings, work instructions, and shop floor documentation to set up and operate OD and ID grinding machines.
Install and true workholding devices, grinding wheels, fixtures, centers, chucks, and tooling required for each production run.
Select, mount, balance, and dress grinding wheels based on material, dimensional requirements, and surface finish specifications.
Use hydraulic press to straighten shaft style parts as needed.
Set machine speeds, feeds, wheel offsets, and grinding parameters to produce parts that meet engineering specifications.
Grind outside diameters, inside diameters, shoulders, faces, tapers, and other precision features while maintaining required tolerances and surface finishes.
Verify the shop floor documentation and blueprint have the same revision level before beginning production.
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, surface finish comparators, and other precision measuring equipment.
Monitor grinding wheel wear and machine performance, making adjustments as necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy and maximize wheel life.
Complete work orders in the order specified by the supervisor or shop scheduling system.
Record labor, production quantities, scrap, downtime, and inspection results in the shop floor scheduling system.
Perform routine operator maintenance including machine cleaning, lubrication, coolant maintenance, grinding wheel replacement, and routine inspections.
Identify machine malfunctions, wheel defects, tooling issues, or quality concerns and report them to the Area Lead or Maintenance personnel.
Follow all safety requirements. Read, understand, and always follow job-specific JSA and work in a safe manner.
Sustain the 5S ratings of the work area.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must possess a strong understanding of blueprint interpretation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Precision measurement tools and grinding processes.
Knowledge of grinding wheel selection and dressing, machine feeds and speeds, workholding techniques, and
Grinding machine setup is required.
Experience achieving tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Standing for up to 12 hours per day.
Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and manual handling of tooling, grinding wheels, and workpieces.
Frequent use of hands for machine setup, wheel changes, dressing operations, and precision measurements.
Ability to distinguish fine visual details necessary for inspecting surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and part quality.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machine noise, grinding dust, coolant, metal particles, and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Pay: $55.00 per hour

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