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1st Shift (Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm)

We are seeking an experienced machinist that will be responsible for operating lathes, mills, grinding equipment, and measuring tools. The ideal candidate should be a skilled craftsman in this field. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and perform set-ups.
• Make fixtures on manual machinery.
• Troubleshoot machinery when there is a process issue.
• Produce parts with hand tools to exact specifications.
• Complete finishing operations and quality inspections for our products.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices.

Required qualifications:

• At least two years of prior experience machining of the following equipment, or equivalent combination of experience and education:
  • Manual and CNC lathe
  • Live Tooling
  • Mazatrol
• Experience with manual mills and lathes or other machine shop equipment, as well as inspection equipment is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use inspection equipment, such as micrometers and calipers, and ability to read blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Team oriented and communication skills.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Must be a motivated self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with the following is a plus:
  • Knee Mill / Bridgeport
  • CAD/CAM
  • SolidWorks and Fusion360
  • Production machining with a highly variable product range (e.g. 1 to 6 unit batch sizes)
• Manufacturing and/or technical experience.
• Apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Stand for 4+ hours a day.
• Willingness to work around chemicals and use appropriate PPE.

Abrasive Technology is a world-leading innovator in the development and manufacturing of super abrasive grinding wheels and tools with locations around the globe. Our products shape the world around us every day – providing grinding, cutting, drilling, and polishing solutions for a wide variety of industrial materials. If you are driven by excellence and seek a different way of thinking, we would love to talk about how you may fit into our culture!

Abrasive Technology also offers our associates:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance,
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability,
• Company matched 401k plan,
• Quarterly incentive bonuses,
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Paid time off,
• Paid holidays, and
• Paid facility shutdown in December.

Abrasive Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet