Machining Grinding Specialist

Reports to: Production Supervisor
Location: Muskegon, MI

About SKF:

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings, made in Muskegon, played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet’s surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is the efficient set-up, operation and troubleshooting of grinding machines and surface finish/polishing equipment ensuring the proper grinding techniques are followed and acceptable levels of quality and productivity are met within establish parameters in a safe and effective manner.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Starts up and shuts down a variety of grinding machine(s) including CNC & PLC controls following established company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Performs grinding operations on a large variety of parts at times with high levels of complexity, ensuring the operation is performed within established parameters, minimal scrap and acceptable levels of output.
• Plans setup (mounting and dismounting grinding wheels) and operation of CNC and manual grinding machine(s) using proper tools, and produces parts within established tolerances, specifications at acceptable levels of production, which includes the reading and interpretation of process drawing, routings and travelers.
• Uses a full range of precision measuring and gauging instruments in support of daily grinding and inspection operation ensuring that parts meet or exceed expectations.
• Sets up and tests production equipment under power, testing for mechanical difficulties, tracing any problem source(s) and ensuring proper corrective action(s) are taken to resolve detected problems.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment including identification of unsafe conditions. Steel toed shoes and ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields must be worn at all times.
• Reads and interprets a variety of engineering and quality specifications and engineering drawings.
• Makes necessary adjustments to machines and “dress” of wheels ensuring that ensuring that the machine and grinding wheel(s) are in proper operating condition.
• Ensures that proper housekeeping is maintained including sweeping and clean up in and round her/his area of responsibility.
• Performs continuous improvement (lean) activities as may be assigned or required.
• Performs first piece inspection for other operators if required.
• Performs other duties and assignments as scheduled and/or required.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required, two (2) year technical degree in manufacturing technology preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years grind experience in precision manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding and ability to use of shop math and precision (micrometers, precision dial gauges, etc.) measuring instruments.
• Must be able to read, write, understand technical documentation, be computer literate, read process drawing (blueprints), and understand engineering specifications.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and perform routine and heavy tasks with full range of motion.
• Must be able to move freely around the department.
• This is a Union Position

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation policy and 13 paid holidays!

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Many options for best in class medical and dental plans to fit your needs; a wellness plan that includes biometric screening and health risk assessment for you and your spouse and incentives for healthy living!

Invest in your Future. SKF offers amazing retirement options! Participate in our 401K program that boasts of a per pay defined contribution of 7% of your gross earnings with a one-year vesting requirement.

Much more! Growth opportunities, voluntary critical illness coverage, voluntary legal plan, employee assistance program, life insurance, vehicle discount programs, mobile phone discounts, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!

Reports to: Production Supervisor
Location: Muskegon, MI
Job ID: 18430

Pay $20.13 to $28.76 per hour

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