External Grinder Operator - Northstar Aerospace

Position Title:                    External Grinder Operator (Union – IUE-CWA Local 14430)

Location:                             Chicago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.

• Setup and operate CNC Grinders to close tolerances
• Read and interpret engineering process sketches, charts and tables.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision CNC precision cylindrical grinding, surface thread grinding, internal and external bore, diameter angles and other operations.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using micrometers, verniers, callipers, height gauges, optical comparators, or other specialized measuring instruments.
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges and other measuring devices.
• Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor.