Blanchard Grinder Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Blanchard Grinder Operator to join our team, working primarily in a grinding cell. The role involves operating machinery to grind steel parts, which can weigh up to 450 lbs, using jib and overhead cranes for safe handling. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes.
**Responsibilities**
+ Study blueprints and machining instructions to determine grinding operations and plan sequence of operations.
+ Compute machine indexing ratios and cam dimensions for specified spacing and contour of gear teeth.
+ Select index plate, cams, grinding wheel, feed rates, grinding speed, and depth of cut.
+ Position and secure index plate, cams, and grinding wheel in machine.
+ Set up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
+ Move controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
+ Position and secure workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turn handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
+ Turn valve handle and direct flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
+ Move controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel.
+ Verify dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
+ Manage work area and maintain high levels of housekeeping and cleanliness.
+ Maintain accurate process sheets, develop new ones, and report router accuracy problems.
+ Maintain high quality production with little or no scrap.
+ Manage inventory of segments and coolant, reorder as required to assure continuous production.
**Essential Skills**
+ Industrial Manufacturing Experience
+ Mechanical Aptitude
+ Mathematical Comprehension
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
+ Basic math comprehension, capable of identifying measurements down to thousandths.
+ Proven mechanical aptitude.
+ Experience with precision measurement instruments such as micrometers.
+ Ability to lift 50-75 lbs.
+ Experience running 24" and 36" grinders.
+ Experience in production run set-ups and use of tooling, fixturing, segment selection, and safety procedures for grinders.
+ Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
**Why Work Here?**
This position serves as a significant opportunity to establish a career within an industrial parts manufacturer. Whether you aim to pursue a machining career or prefer a manual machining position, this role offers valuable experience. Employees are offered a generous benefits package including profit sharing, paid holidays, paid time off, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is a heavy industrial machine shop where exposure to the elements is common. Be prepared for conditions that match the weather outside, whether cold or warm. The role involves regular exposure to coolant, steam, and metal grime at the machines, and requires comfort with getting dirty.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, Oregon.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Blanchard Grinder Operator to join our team, working primarily in a grinding cell. The role involves operating machinery to grind steel parts, which can weigh up to 450 lbs, using jib and overhead cranes for safe handling. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes.
**Responsibilities**
+ Study blueprints and machining instructions to determine grinding operations and plan sequence of operations.
+ Compute machine indexing ratios and cam dimensions for specified spacing and contour of gear teeth.
+ Select index plate, cams, grinding wheel, feed rates, grinding speed, and depth of cut.
+ Position and secure index plate, cams, and grinding wheel in machine.
+ Set up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile.
+ Move controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates.
+ Position and secure workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turn handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
+ Turn valve handle and direct flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
+ Move controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel.
+ Verify dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
+ Manage work area and maintain high levels of housekeeping and cleanliness.
+ Maintain accurate process sheets, develop new ones, and report router accuracy problems.
+ Maintain high quality production with little or no scrap.
+ Manage inventory of segments and coolant, reorder as required to assure continuous production.
**Essential Skills**
+ Industrial Manufacturing Experience
+ Mechanical Aptitude
+ Mathematical Comprehension
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
+ Basic math comprehension, capable of identifying measurements down to thousandths.
+ Proven mechanical aptitude.
+ Experience with precision measurement instruments such as micrometers.
+ Ability to lift 50-75 lbs.
+ Experience running 24" and 36" grinders.
+ Experience in production run set-ups and use of tooling, fixturing, segment selection, and safety procedures for grinders.
+ Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
**Why Work Here?**
This position serves as a significant opportunity to establish a career within an industrial parts manufacturer. Whether you aim to pursue a machining career or prefer a manual machining position, this role offers valuable experience. Employees are offered a generous benefits package including profit sharing, paid holidays, paid time off, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is a heavy industrial machine shop where exposure to the elements is common. Be prepared for conditions that match the weather outside, whether cold or warm. The role involves regular exposure to coolant, steam, and metal grime at the machines, and requires comfort with getting dirty.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, Oregon.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 483867589
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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