Machinist - Grinding

Benefits

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

Benefits eligible on first day.

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.

As part of our evolving needs and in response to rapid growth, we currently have an opening for Machine Operator I – Grinding at Unisteel in Sterling Heights, MI.

The Machine Operator I position is responsible for performing various tasks to set up and operate 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 specifications; ensuring quality via post‑finish quality checks. Job complexity ranges from simple, highly repetitive tasks to repetitive but challenging tasks, congruent with the 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 appropriately to complete accurate layout and centering of material per customer drawing or 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 that the metal is shaped or finished properly, adjusting the speed of 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 in determining carbide replacement, making appropriate adjustments.
• Inspect the quality of the material during and after the procedure being performed.
• Use measuring instruments as necessary, including tape measures, profilometers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Check identification on all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary numbers when required.
• Deliver material to the next area of operation as required.
• Complete required production reports, using the computer system as required.
• 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 moderate noise, fumes, odors, dust, and dirt.
• Primarily standing or walking, performing medium to heavy work, exerting up to 50+ lbs of force regularly and/or up to 100 lbs occasionally (with assistance) to move objects; using both non‑powered and hand power tools.
• Exposed to moving objects with risk of electric shock; occasionally exposed to vibration.
• Frequent fine manual dexterity and multi‑limb coordination including handling, pinching, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning, and bending.
• Assigned duties according to specified procedures; work is checked frequently.

• Working mechanical knowledge and aptitude applicable with experience specific to the essential functions of the position; additional training provided.
• Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules,…