Purpose of PositionThe Grinding Specialist / Machinist is responsible manual grinder operation, setup, and maintenance.Key ResponsibilitiesExecution of precision flat or rotary grinding of steel weldment and cast components to precision tolerances.Perform maintenance as required for manual flat and rotary grinders including but not limited to wheel changes and magnetic chuck resurfacing.Interpret and execute grinding operations on a manual flat grinder from detailed design prints/drawings indicating flat, parallel, and perpendicular surfaces.Interpret and execute grinding operations on a manual rotary grinder from detailed design prints/drawings indicating round and concentric bores/diameters.Execute basic milling, cutting, or other machining tasks as required.Update Issue Tracking Log (ITL) in a timely manner to support GMS product non-conformanceAbility to paint castings on an as needed basisMaintain documentation for ISO 14001 and Safety programsRelationshipsReports to: Production SupervisorInternal:Daily interaction with GMS, Management, Assembly Floor Supervision, Supply Chain, and Engineering.External:Periodic interaction with certain GMS suppliers, service providersMeasures of PerformanceContinual improvement in personal technical abilities, efficiencies, quality of workmanship, reduction/elimination of waste, engineering and software contribution, team improvement focus, and the on-going advancement of skill, expertiseContinuous focus on the reduction of rework and scrapBackground and SkillHigh School Diploma with preference of having additional Trade School (Tool maker, CNC Operation, Precision Grinding Operation as example etc) and/or Associates Degree in Technical Discipline2 - 5 years operation of manual grinding equipmentEquivariant experience in operation of general machining equipment to be consideredExperience in holding precision tolerances on manual flat or rotary grinding equipment preferred.Personal Trait ProfileCustomer Centric FocusEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to identify, analyze and solve and prevent problemsAbility to work effectively within cross-functional teamsPersonal accountability, integrity and results orientationCreativity and passion for continuous learningScope and Impact of Position ResponsibilitiesImpact on business operations is significant. Ineffective performance can lead to rework, scrap, poor quality, missed customer commitments, engineering inefficiencies, misplaced material, inventory errors, and failure to maintain the GMS Master Production Schedule etcGleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.Job DetailsJob Family GMSJob Function DirectPay Type Hourly