Machinist - Grinding

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.

We are currently hiring for Machine Operator I – Grinding at Unisteel in Sterling Heights, MI.

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

• Set up, adjust, and operate Blanchard‑style rotary surface grinders, often involving magnetic chucks and vertical spindles, to grind flat surfaces.
• Calibrate to complete accurate layout and centering of material per customer drawing/blueprint.
• Load and unload material with the aid of a forklift, magnets, chains, slings, or an overhead crane, positioning material as required.
• Complete paperwork and input information into the computer system, updating inventory.
• Set controls for speed and feed rate; ensure metal is shaped or finished properly by adjusting the machine during shaping, if needed.
• Set up and operate manual and numerical controlled (CNC) machines including various styles of lathes; maintain necessary lubricant and coolant concentration, cleaning or replacing coolant as required.
• Observe chip output characteristics to determine carbide replacement and make appropriate adjustments.
• Inspect quality of the material during and after the procedure being performed.
• Use measuring instruments as necessary, including tape, profilometers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Check identification on all material handled by stamping or marking with required numbers when necessary.
• Deliver material to next area of operation as required.
• Complete required production reports using the computer system.
• Report defective material and faulty equipment to the Operations Manager or Maintenance Department immediately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and abide by all plant safety regulations and work rules. Perform safety inspections on cranes, chains, slings and magnets.
• Perform in the role of Saw/Flow Operator I, II, III as needed.
• Perform 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, perform 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. Use 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 multilimb 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 experience specific to the essential functions of the position. Additional training provided.
• Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, charts, customer drawings and/or blueprints. Able to learn from written passages by discerning the main idea or key facts.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and use basic numerical concepts (whole numbers, percentages) to complete job tasks.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tapes and gauges where reading is direct and obvious.
• Vision includes acuity near and far, color, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to exchange information with co‑workers and management should faults/issues with material or equipment be detected.

Candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation. Pre‑employment physical and drug screening will be required upon offer of employment.

Unisteel is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. Minorities/Females/Individual with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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