Robotic Grinder

Robotic Grinder Operator

We're looking for extraordinary people to join our growing team in Wauwatosa, WI. Grede's most important asset is our Employees. Grede is committed to conducting its business in an environmentally responsible manner and providing a safe and healthy working environment for all Employees, customers and visitors. As a member of the Grede team, you are expected to accept certain responsibilities, adhere to acceptable business principles in matters of personal conduct, and exhibit a high degree of personal integrity always.

The Robotic Grinder Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining robotic grinding systems used to remove gates, risers, and excess metal from castings. This position ensures that all finished castings meet dimensional, surface, and quality standards. The operator will set up robotic grinding programs, perform minor adjustments, use spool to grind excess metal that the robot cannot remove, and inspect parts for proper finish while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

What You'll Do:

• Operate and monitor robotic grinding systems and automated finishing cells to clean, deburr, and profile castings according to production standards.
• Perform setup and calibration of robotic cells, including tool offsets, wheel changes, and fixture alignment as directed.
• Inspect parts after grinding to verify removal of gates, risers, and excess material while maintaining dimensional tolerances.
• Make minor program adjustments to robotic paths, feed rates, or pressure settings under supervision when required.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance such as cleaning dust collectors, changing grinding wheels, and checking coolant or lubrication levels.
• Identify worn tooling, sensor errors, or system alarms and communicate issues promptly to maintenance or supervisors.
• Record production data, downtime, inspection results, and part counts accurately.

• Maintain safe working practices in accordance with all OSHA and company safety standards, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

What We Need from You:

• High School degree or GED preferred; manufacturing or foundry experience required
• Math, computer, and communication skills are necessary. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Physical work includes:
• (The work is classified as Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles). Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.