Rough Hone Operator

Title : Rough Hone Operator

Shift : Day Shift (5am - 3pm, M-TH, 4-10's)

Pay : $18-$21+ / hr (Depending on experience)

Full benefits & 3 weeks of PTO all starting day one!

Rough Hone Operator Responsibilities :

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work orders, specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
• Sets up, operates and performs preventive maintenance of Honing machine and equipment.
• Positions workpiece in fixture or on machine table, and secures it with clamps and wrenches, verifying positions with instruments such as surface gages and dial indicators.
• Selects feed rate, honing speed, adjust coolant flow depth cut to optimize metal removal according to knowledge of metal properties, abrasives, and shop mathematics.
• Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments and tools to ensure proper tolerances are maintained.
• Sets up, operate and inspect straightening machine and equipment.
• Must be able to set up and operate propane torches.
• Must be able to use ball peen hammer and air chisel and various hand tools.
• Must be familiar with propylene torches, able to mix coolant and test coolant ratio and the use of refractometer.
• Positions workpiece in fixture or on machine, verifying current condition with instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators.
• Ability to use hand tools (hammers of various weights) to straighten large steel barrels to a required tolerance.
• Replace worn honing stones.
• Meets established standards for productivity and quality.
• Operates overhead crane systems and material handling equipment.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned and / or as needed to support company objectives.
• Meets on-site attendance requirements.
• Pursues continuous improvement by suggesting, implementing, and supporting solutions / strategies to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and improve the operation, and decrease downtime;

participates in continuous improvement activities and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

About you :

2-3 years’ experience in a machine shop and / or the equivalent in training in shop practices.

Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to read specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals and the use precision instruments.
• Ability to utilize various internal Computer applications and systems pertaining to work orders.
• Experience with OTW Hones is preferred but not required.
• Professional and obtain great work ethics.
• A problem solver with initiative and a results-oriented mindset.
• Greatly attentive to detail.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule; OT may be required.

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