Join Belden Universal and build your career in advanced manufacturing!

We are seeking a Grinding Machinist who is eager to learn and grow. In this role, you will work side-by-side with experienced grinding machinists to process universal joints and drive shafts. You will have the opportunity to contribute to Belden’s rapid growth on day one and make a significant impact on our company. The position is responsible for setting up and operating grinding and honing machines.

Belden Universal offers competitive pay commensurate with experience, a benefits package, a 401-K match, 10 paid company holidays and 4 paid personal days per year.Come join us in our newly constructed, air-conditioned, clean, and well-organized production facility 12 miles west of downtown Chicago.Belden Universal is growing rapidly and there are significant opportunities for advancement for motivated candidates.

This role is ideally for our swing shift (10 AM to 6:30 PM), but can also be filled by someone who is available for the first shift (5 AM to 1:30 PM).

Grinding Machinist Job Duties:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets up grinding and honing equipment efficiently and effectively by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by in-process measurements and by adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Grinding and Honing Experience (min 2 years preferred)
• Conceptual Skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Tooling, Coordination

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• GD&T
• Manual Machining Skills
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Grinder (Okamoto, Studer, Chevalier)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• ID Grinder Machine
• Manual Grinder (Okamoto, Heald, Chevalier)
• Manual Lathe
• Shaper

Salary info:

$20 - $23 / hr