Machinist - Grinding

Machinist I – Grinding

Apply for the role at ELLWOOD in Sterling Heights, MI.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

If you have a can‑do attitude, reliable attendance record, and desire to help the world transform everyday elements into extraordinary solutions, we have openings on our team!

ELLWOOD Specialty Metals is the leading distributor and a fully integrated producer of tool steels for plastic molds, die‑cast and forging dies, and other tooling applications. Our steel and aluminum are used to make countless parts for automobiles, aircraft, and consumer products.

The Machine Operator I position is responsible for performing various tasks to set up and operate assigned machines; operates manual, semi‑automatic and automatic equipment according to established procedures and processes to accurately finish material (steel or aluminum stock) to customer specification; ensures quality via quality check post finish. Job complexity ranges from simple, highly repetitive tasks to repetitive but difficult tasks, congruent to incumbent’s experience.

• Set up, adjust, and operative Blanchard‑style rotary surface grinders, often involving magnetic chucks and vertical spindles, to grind flat surfaces.
• Calibrate appropriately to complete accurate layout and centering of material per customer drawing/blueprint.
• Loads and unloads material with the aid of a forklift, magnets, chains, slings, or an overhead crane, positioning material as required.
• Completes paperwork and inputs information into the computer system, updating inventory.
• Sets controls for speed and feed rate. Ensures that the metal is shaped or finished properly adjusting the speed of the machine during shaping, if needed.
• Set up and operates manual and numerical controlled (CNC) machines including but not limited to various styles of lathes. Maintains necessary lubricant and coolant concentration, cleaning or replacing coolant as required.
• Observes chip output characteristics in determining carbide replacement, making appropriate adjustments.
• Inspects the quality of the material during and after the procedure being performed to the material.
• Uses measuring instruments as necessary including, but not limited to tape measuring tape, profilometers, calipers, and micrometer.
• Checks identification on all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary numbers when required.
• Delivers material to next area of operation as required.
• Completes required production reports, using computer system as required.
• Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the Operations Manager or Maintenance Department immediately.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and abides by all plant safety regulations and work rules. Performs safety inspections on cranes, chains, slings and magnets.
• Performs in role of Saw/Flow Operator I, II, III as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Drive for results including a sense of timing, follow through, focus on priorities, and quality.
• Initiative/Self‑starter.
• Accountability.
• Development of Self.
• Knowledge sharing.
• Effective dialogue.

• Shop environment that offers protection from outside environmental conditions. Subject to changes in temperature (hot and cold) and humidity. Frequently exposed to atmospheric conditions that include moderate noise, fumes, odors, dust and dirt.
• While primarily standing or walking, performs medium to heavy work, exerting up to 50+ lbs. of force regularly and/or up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally (with assistance) to move objects. Uses both non‑powered and hand power tools.
• Exposed to moving objects with risk of electric shock and occasionally exposed to vibration.
• Frequent fine manual dexterity and multi‑limb coordination including handling, pinching, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning, and bending.
• Is assigned duties according to specified procedures. Work is checked frequently.

• Working mechanical knowledge/aptitude applicable with…