Honing Machine Operator

Job Title

Honing Machine Operator

Set up, operate, and maintain honing machines to produce precision-finished metal parts. Ensure components meet dimensional, surface finish, and quality specifications while maintaining safety and production efficiency.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Technical or vocational training in machining preferred

• Mechanical & Machining: Operation, maintenance, and repair of machines and tools
• Precision Measurement: Use of micrometers, calipers, gauges, and surface finish measuring tools
• Mathematics: Basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for measurements and calculations
• Production & Quality Control: Knowledge of machining processes, tolerances, and inspection techniques
• Safety & Compliance: Awareness of workplace safety procedures and regulations

• Machine setup and adjustment
• Operation and monitoring of honing equipment
• Precision measuring and inspection
• Troubleshooting and minor machine maintenance
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Recording operational and quality data

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management and organizational skills
• Communication and teamwork
• Active learning and adaptability

• Read and interpret work orders, drawings, and specifications to determine machining requirements
• Set up and adjust honing machines, including tooling, speed, feed rates, and fixtures
• Load work pieces into machines and secure them for processing
• Operate honing machines and monitor operations for quality and efficiency
• Measure and inspect machined parts using precision instruments
• Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain tolerance and surface finish requirements
• Perform first-piece inspection and document measurements before full production runs
• Record production quantities, material usage, and inspection results
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on machines
• Identify and report defective parts or operational issues to supervisors
• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Standing for long periods
• Walking and bending to load/unload materials
• Handling and manipulating heavy work pieces
• Repetitive hand and arm motions

• Exposure to metal dust, lubricants, and noise
• Hot or cold temperature depending on workshop conditions
• Requires use of PPE: safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, steel-toe shoes

• Production pace determined by machine speed and work orders
• Time-sensitive work with attention to quality

• Coordinate with supervisors, team members, and quality inspectors
• Document production and inspection data accurately

• Operating and monitoring honing machines
• Using hand tools and measuring instruments
• Inspecting work pieces for dimensions, surface finish, and quality
• Loading/unloading materials and managing workpiece flow
• Recording production and inspection data
• Maintaining machine and work area cleanliness

• Proven experience operating honing machines or similar precision machining equipment
• Ability to read technical drawings and measurement specifications
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper PPE use
• Effective communication and teamwork skills