Blanchard Grinder Operator

Job title: Blanchard Grinder Operator Reports to: Shift Supervisor Supervisory responsibilities: None. Summary/objective: Steel Craft Technologies is looking for Blanchard Grinder Operators to add to their team at their Belmont, MI plant! The Blanchard Grinder Operator sets up, adjusts, and operates a rotary wheel Blanchard grinder to grind flat or irregular surfaces to close tolerances and to impart required finish. Steel Craft is willing to train new, entry-level applicants for this role. Essential functions: * Sets up, adjusts and operates a rotary wheel Blanchard grinder to grind flat or irregular surfaces to close tolerances and to impart required finish. * Plans operating procedures on rotary wheel machine for flat grinding. Use magnetic table and chucks or clamps to position and secure workpiece on table of machine using care to support irregular work properly to avoid distortion, or arrange and properly secure multiple-piece set ups; selects and sets speeds; makes operating adjustments to calibrate machine adjusting devices to obtain tolerances and finish requirements.

• Works from part drawings, specifications and grinding instructions.
• Uses scale, micrometers and indicators to make setups, adjustments, and to

check work. * Proceeds with minimum supervision and direction on the more standardized work, receiving instructions and guidance on new or special work; work is subject to process and final inspection and check. Required competency, education, and experience:

• Ability to read a micrometer
• Ability to be trained (if necessary)
• Ability to take direction from the Shop Foreman and Shift Leaders

Preferred competency, education, and experience: * 1-2 years of experience setting-up and operating Blanchard Grinding machines or relative experience in the Tool and Die trade * General understanding of machinery Work environment: Manufacturing facility. Physical demands:

• Candidate must have full use of all limbs.
• Candidate must be able to read and speak English.
• Candidate must be able to lift 60 pounds.

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time, a variety of shifts are available and can be discussed in the interview. Travel: No travel. Compensation/Benefits: SCT offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending. Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. SCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.