Precision Grinding Machinist

Join Belden Universal and build your career in advanced manufacturing! We are seeking a Precision Grinding Machinist who is eager to learn and grow in our AS9100 manufacturing environment. In this role, you will work side-by-side with experienced grinding machinists to process universal joints and drive shafts. You will have the opportunity to contribute to Belden’s rapid growth on day one and make a significant impact on our company.

You will be a critical part of processing components for the aerospace, defense, and industrial machinery industries. The position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC surface grinding and honing equipment.

Belden Universal offers competitive pay commensurate with experience, a benefits package, a 401-K match, 10 paid company holidays and 4 paid personal days per year. The role is based in our newly constructed, air-conditioned, clean, and well-organized production facility 12 miles west of downtown Chicago. Belden Universal is growing rapidly and there are significant opportunities for advancement for motivated candidates.

This role is for the first shift (5 AM to 1:30 PM). We can accommodate multiple schedules in the grinding department (6 AM-2:30 PM, or 10 AM-6:30 PM).

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets up precision grinding and honing equipment efficiently and effectively by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by in-process measurements and by adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

• Surface Grinding Experience (min. 2 years)
• Conceptual Skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation

• Surface Grinder
• Manual Grinder
• CNC Grinder