Surface Grinder Jobs

Mold Masters is looking for a Surface Grinder to join our team in Georgetown, ON. In this role, the Surface Grinder performs surface grinding operations to grind external surfaces of metallic components as per engineering drawings or specifications. This role is responsible for grinding a quality product that meets the customer’s expectations and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Mold-Masters® is a world-leading supplier of hot runner technology and systems. We design, manufacture and support a full range of hot runner products that are used in the injection molding production of plastic products - from automotive to everyday consumer items.

What Mold Masters Will Offer You:

• RRSP-registered retirement saving plan, with a 4% match
• Generous paid time off
• Onsite Cafeteria and Gym
• A comprehensive benefits package with coverage that includes Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, & Dental

What you’ll do:

• Mount and dress the required Grinding Wheel for the Manual Grinder(s).
• Set up and load 1 to three manual surface grinders; approximately 20 – 25 parts will be ground per day.
• Complete minor troubleshooting as required.
• Responsible for the safe operation of 1 – 3 Surface Grinders; responsible for keeping the workstation organized, clean and safe; the individual is responsible for continuous improvement activity within their workstation, the department and the organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Ensure ISO guidelines are followed; follow Job Instruction Sheets and Tag Procedures etc.
• Set appropriate magnetic chuck or related jig to hold components securely for grinding operations.
• Use various hand tools and/or overhead hoist as required.
• Ensure Team Leader is notified when run times are incorrect or product will not meet timelines.
• Troubleshoot minor repairs or set up changes to the Grinder Wheel; ability to perform complex set up for product that is set on an angle; ability to communicate to Team Leader when machining times are not realistic and unable to meet deadlines.
• Report discrepancies to the Planner or Team Leader.
• Meet dimensional requirements of the blueprint and/or specifications; the product must look cosmetically appealing and must meet tolerances as close as minus zero and plus 13 microns; this role is responsible for the final product, there is a direct impact on customer service and scrap rates (i.e. the cost to scrap at this process is much higher).
• Complete In-Process and Final-Process quality checks as required, using gauges, micrometers, indicators etc.
• Conduct minor preventative maintenance procedures as scheduled.
• Ensure components are cosmetically acceptable; ensure that dimensions meet customer requirements from process sheets and blueprints.
• Make recommendations for productivity and/or method improvements.
• Provide guidance and/or training for apprentices when required.
• Ensure machining tasks are completed in accordance with specified run times.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience and/or training in a precision machining environment.

Great to Haves:

• The individual in this role must be able to read blueprints and operating, maintenance and safety policies and procedures.
• Working in a precision machine shop is an asset in order for individuals to understand the requirements of tight tolerances.
• Experience with manual surface grinding.
• A licensed machinist.
• Ability to multi-task, organize daily work priorities and utilize equipment with high efficiency.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Who we are:

Mold Masters is an operating company of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand (www.Hillenbrand.com) is a global diversified industrial company with businesses that serve a wide variety of industries around the world. We pursue profitable growth and robust cash generation to drive increased value for our shareholders. Hillenbrand's portfolio includes industrial businesses such as Coperion, Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, and Mold-Masters, in addition to Batesville, a recognized leader in the death care industry in North America. Hillenbrand is publicly traded on the NYSE under "HI."

EEO: At Hillenbrand we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

Mold Masters is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us by email at [email protected] with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.