NC Grinder Operator
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
An International Leader In Aviation
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
AnInternational Leader In Aviation
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
InformationOn The Division
Located in Strongsville, the 110+ employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for the final assembly of landing gear.
As part of the Central Division, you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, and important military programs such as F-18, F-35, C-17 and C-130.
With a strong focus on latest technology of manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.
What We Offer- Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
- A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
- Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
- Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
- Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
- Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
- Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
- Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
- Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
- A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference
The Grinder sets up and operates grinding machines to grind cylindrical and tapered surfaces of rotating metal landing gear and other Aerospace components.
Main Responsibilities- Follow work instructions/blueprints to operate a Sunnen or cylindrical grinder to bring steel landing gear parts to tolerance.
- Use the following procedures outlined in work instructions & blueprints:
- Adjust dial to set angle of workpiece to horizontal grinding wheel.
- Dress wheel manually or with preset device.
- Position workpiece on faceplate, magnetic chuck, or in chuck jaws, using wrenches.
- Set grinding wheel speed, work surface speed, and workpiece table travel rate, according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives.
- Position and tighten stops to set depth of grinding wheel cut and stroke of workpiece table.
- Utilize both automatic and manual controls to feed wheel.
- Utilize measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and gage blocks to confirm tolerances.
- Size & micro finish/hand grind as needed to achieve related blueprint dimensions.
- Document & maintain traceability in accordance with all quality standards, such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
- May dress grinding wheel to specified profile for contour grinding, using special features and tools.
- May operate tracer attachment to duplicate contours from templates or models.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manual machining
- Minimum 1 year of experience running /OD, or…
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