Grinding Machine Operator

Blanchard Grinder Operator

We are seeking a dedicated Blanchard Grinder Operator to join our team, working in a heavy industrial machine shop environment. This role is primarily for the weekend shift, from Friday to Sunday, 5:00 am to 5:30 pm, with initial training on the day shift. You will be responsible for operating grinding machinery to grind down steel parts, some weighing up to 450 lbs, and will be trained in the use of jib and overhead cranes for safe part handling. This is a great place to start and gain experience in CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and machining instructions to determine grinding operations and plan the sequence of operations.
• Compute machine indexing ratios and cam dimensions for specified spacing and contour of gear teeth.
• Select index plate, cams, grinding wheel, feed rates, grinding speed, and depth of cut.
• Position and secure index plate, cams, and grinding wheel in the machine.
• Set up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
• Move controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
• Position and secure workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turn handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
• Direct flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
• Move controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut by sight and feel.
• Verify dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Manage work area and maintain high levels of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate process sheets, develop new ones, and report router accuracy problems.
• Ensure high quality production with minimal scrap.
• Manage inventory of segments and coolant, and reorder as required to ensure continuous production.

Essential Skills

• Industrial Manufacturing Experience
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Mathematical Comprehension
• Experience running 24" and 36" grinders
• Experience in production run set-ups and use of tooling, fixturing, segment selection, and safety procedures for grinders
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Basic math comprehension, able to identify measurements down to thousandths
• Proven mechanical aptitude
• Experience with precision measurement instruments such as micrometers
• Ability to stay busy and proactive with workstation prep and cleanup
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs
• Experience with machine bed adjustments and tension settings on bandsaws

Why Work Here?

This position offers a great opportunity to start a career in industrial parts manufacturing, with potential to advance in machining roles. The company provides a generous benefits package, including profit sharing, paid holidays, paid time off, long-term disability insurance, and company-paid life insurance.

You will work in a heavy industrial machine shop, exposed to the elements. If it's cold outside, it will be cold inside. The environment involves coolant, steam, and metal grime, so it is essential to be comfortable with getting dirty.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.