Production Operator

Production Operator / Wheel Maker role building bonded abrasive grinding wheels and segments from raw materials through final finishing and inspection.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, machining, assembly, or warehouse operations

• Ability to read basic drawings, work instructions, and production travelers

• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges

• Ability to stand, walk, and handle materials/equipment for extended periods

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to approximately 50 lbs using carts, hoists, and assistive devices as required

• Ability to work around moving machinery, heat (ovens/kilns), resins/chemicals, and fine particulate while using required PPE and ventilation controls

Preferred Skills:

• Experience mixing raw materials and operating production mixers

• Experience operating hydraulic or automatic presses

• Experience operating ovens, kilns, or other thermal processing equipment

• Experience with machining or grinding internal diameters (ID), outer diameters (OD), and profiles

• Experience in bonded abrasives, ceramics, or similar materials processing environments

Job Responsibilities:

• Stage abrasive grains, bonds, fillers, and pigments per product recipes; weigh and mix materials to defined ratios for consistent wheel structure and performance

• Maintain batch records, lot traceability, and cleanliness of mixers and staging areas

• Load mixed material into molds and operate presses to compact wheels to specified dimensions and densities

• Handle green wheels, transfer to carts or racks, and prepare for drying or firing

• Set and monitor ovens/kilns for drying, curing, and firing cycles according to defined schedules; document time and temperature parameters

• Perform post-cure checks on wheels to ensure proper cure and absence of warpage

• Machine and finish bores to required ID; grind OD to final size; profile specialty geometries using dressing and profiling equipment

• Mount, dress, and true wheels as needed to achieve required surface quality and balance

• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; verify grade, structure, balance, and surface integrity; segregate nonconforming product

• Follow safety standards for bonded abrasives, including handling, storage, and ring testing where applicable

• Follow PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe lifting protocols while maintaining a clean, organized workstation

• Perform routine checks on presses, ovens, grinders, mixers, and related equipment and report maintenance issues

• Contribute to improvements in yield, throughput, and quality through adherence to procedures and feedback on process performance

Pay: 17-18

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $17.00 to $18.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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