Automated Grinder Technician

Job in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, 43078, USA

Listing for: The Ultra-met Company

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-11

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 56000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 56000.00 YEAR

Have you operated an automated grinding machine, Koyo, Sthali, Blanchard, or an Agathon?

If you answered yes, Ultra-met has a position for you!

We offer:

$2,000 Retention Bonus for new hires
A variety of shifts in a climate controlled/air-conditioned facility
Clean and safe working environment
No heavy lifting
Option to eat and drink at your workstation

To set up and Operate grinding, honing, and lapping equipment to meet production and quality standards.
To Grind, Hone, or Lap blank carbide parts into finished Carbide inserts, using close tolerances to achieve quality standards while maintaining on-time deliveries.
To train and develop other department employees to reach advanced performance levels while being more productive and quality driven.
To be proactive and directly assist management in identifying quality and procedural issues.
To institute permanent changes in training & operating procedures to resolve these issues and yield consistent results in quality and performance.
Read and review shop orders and blueprints to determine job specifications and quality requirements.
To gather proper tooling and relevant information for each job.
To complete assigned jobs and produce quality parts. The operator is responsible to ensure that parts are made according to exact specifications.
To operate all department equipment in a safe manner.
To maintain all department equipment in a clean and reliable condition.
To use measuring devices such as micrometers, microscopes, and optical comparators to ensure that parts meet specifications.

In addition, Ultra-met has invested in a brand new, site-specific training program. Tailored to make you feel more comfortable, knowledgeable, and excited in your new position at Ultra-met.