About the Role
Performs setup on and operates a variety of manually operated OD (outside diameter) grinding machinery. Collaborates with colleagues to maximize productivity in the precision manufacturing of the highest quality valves & actuators for aerospace and power generation customers.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate precision cylindrical and surface grinding machines.
- Read and interpret complex blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sketches for machined and/or fabricated parts.
- Make tooling and fixtures in addition to working on production parts.
- Inspect parts to specifications and document results.
- Install fixtures and set work offsets.
- Accurately and efficiently diagnose deviations and trends; adjust offsets to maintain quality product based on the analysis.
- Report machinery, tooling or quality issues to supervisor.
- Run multiple machine centers as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
- Related experience in the set-up and operation of manual machinery.
- Capable of working to tight tolerances (2 ten-thousandths to 20 millionths) from complex drawings containing GD&T.
- Ability to perform accurate manual inspections of parts produced.
- Must be detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and able to stay focused on task.
- Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed.
- May require frequent walking primarily on a level surface.
- Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to move materials throughout the workday.
- Proper lifting techniques required.
- May include lifting up to 50 pounds.
- May include frequent pulling, pushing, and grasping.
- Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and proper footwear may be required in certain areas.
Skills
- OD grinding machinery operation
- Blueprint reading
- Shop traveler interpretation
- Operation sketch interpretation
- Tooling fabrication
- Fixture fabrication
- Part inspection
- GD&T interpretation
- Manual inspection
- Machinery operation
- CNC machine operation
Location
- Syracuse
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Related experience required
Education Level
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Technical certification or degree a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $26 - $44 per hour
Benefits
- Time and a half for hours over 8 in a day and 40 in a week (1st Shift)
- Time and a half for hours over 10 in a day, and 40 in a week (2nd Shift)
- $2 an hour shift premium (2nd Shift)
About the Company
- Founded in 1918 as Young & Franklin Tool Works on Franklin Street in Syracuse.
- Over 150 employees on-site.
- Product lines are low volume, high mix, and very tight tolerances.
- Manufacture, assemble and test valves and actuators for the Aerospace and Power Generation markets.
- 120,000 square foot facility houses R&D, Design Engineering, Assembly & Test, and an 80,000 square foot Machine Shop.
- Machine Shop includes 2 dozen CNC machines of all different capabilities, a full manual machine shop, and precision grind, hone and deburr.
- Regularly invest in new machines; acquired 5 new machines in the last 18 months.
Equal Opportunity
- Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabled and veterans.
