Job Description

**About Barber-Nichols: **

Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career.

Position Summary:

The CNC Grinder effectively sets up CNC cylindrical and surface grinding machines with required tools, fixtures, and programs to machines parts and fixtures to required specifications. The Grinder collaborates with other departments, reads and interprets drawings and process documentation to machine quality products meeting customer requirements.

Key Results Areas:

1. Properly set up CNC cylindrical and surface grinding machines per drawings and process documentation to grind precision parts and fixtures.

a. Review the router for the assigned work and pull the proper tools, material and documents needed for the job.

b. Read, comprehend and follow the work instructions, process documentation and appropriate drawings for the job.

c. Properly setup grinding machines and grind parts.

d. Meet critical engineering specifications and GD&T as shown on engineering drawings.

e. Ensure that the tools for the job are in proper condition to achieve a quality finished product.

f. Verify inspection gauging is in calibration and turn overdue gauges into quality if required.

g. Ensure machine preventive maintenance is up to date, and complete if needed (coolant levels, spindle oil, etc.).

h. Program CNC grinding machines (at control) and modify existing programs as needed to ensure quality requirements are met. Document Progar modifications to ensure future repeatability.

i. Evaluate drawings with GD&T to prepare for the job and ensure quality criteria can be met. Elevate concerns to supervision or engineering as necessary.

j. Order tools and supplies as needed to perform the job

2. Properly machine and deburr parts and fixtures to meet quality specifications, showing proficiency on several grinding machines in the department.

a. Measure parts and adjust machine accordingly to ensure the quality of the product.

b. Follow router instructions and properly sign-off on the router when complete.

c. Break down the job/tools, parts and store them properly to ensure integrity and quality.

d. Break down and properly store all inspection equipment used ton the job to endure accuracy of future measurements

e. Follow the Detailed Inspection Plan (DIP) to verify tolerances and visual condition are within acceptable quality levels.

f. Inspect parts before removing from the machine and fixtures to ensure compliance to all critical and non-critical dimensions.

g. Review and update as necessary, setup documentation and equipment programs to ensure the next pass repeatability and reproducibility.

h. Properly store all parts per the router and best company practices in appropriate protective material/bins/boxes and place them in the appropriate storage area to ensure part quality. Fill out time cards per company procedures to ensure compliance.

i. Properly set up in process inspection equipment and tools to verify the quality of the part post production.

j. Read, comprehend and follow the machine work instruction to properly machine the part/figure.

k. Collaborate with inspectors to check and verify the first article before further processing parts.

3. Ensure safety of employees and quality of products throughout all production processes.

a. Able to locate Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, have read and understand relevant procedures and are aware of all procedural changes when they occur.

b. Assist with root cause analysis teams to ensure that safety and quality problems are properly evaluated and corrected.

c. Compliant with all safety procedures to ensure proper protective equipment usage to ensure personnel safety.

d. with identifying and documenting procedure changes to ensure that the department is compliant to the QMS.

4. Continuously improve procedures, processes and methods to ensure quality and improve efficiency.

a. Perform routine maintenance on machines (I.E grease, oil, coolant and filters)

b. Identify areas for improvement in process and product relating to safety, quality, delivery, cost and elevates them to the Production Supervisor.

c. Assists continuous improvement teams to help drive department improvements.

d. Supports SS concepts, company 5S vision and ensures 5S is maintained within the department to improve efficiency.

e. Identify and perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment integrity

f. Takes ownership of improvement ideas and implements them as appropriate.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, fraining, experience and abilities required.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent education certification.

Experience:

• Experience with set up and operation of CNC machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T callouts.
• •Experience using manual inspection equipment (e.g., height gauges, micrometers, indicators, dial bores, etc.)

Other:

Must be willing to work overtime as required

Desired Job Qualification:

• Completion of a two-year degree or certification in machining or equivalent from an accredited school, and/or vocational training.
• Some prior experience running cylindrical grinders and manually dressing grinding wheels preferred.
• Some prior experience programming CNC controls at the machine preferred.

Skills:

• To perform the job successtully, an individual should demonstrate the foilowmg competencies: Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by BNI, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on BNI or the client's property or job site. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

- Strong organizational and time management skills

High attention to detail

• Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic functional levels.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.

• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.

• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

**Compensation and Benefits:

The hourly range for this role is $25.00 - $30.00and is commensurate with the applicant’s experience. This range represents the anticipated minimum and maximum base for this position. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances.

*Barber-Nichols offers a comprehensive benefits package including: *

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· FSA and HSA with company paid HSA quarterly contributions

· Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

· 401(k) with 4% Company Match and Profit Sharing

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan (NYSE: GHM)

· Generous PTO and Paid Holidays with an option to purchase additional PTO

· *Tuition reimbursement *

· Performance-based bonus program

· Paid Parental Leave, Military Leave, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave

*To view our full list of benefits, please visit *Careers | Barber-Nichols.

***ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. **Security clearance is not required for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

*Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by law. Barber-Nichols will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *

*Barber-Nichols participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility. *

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• Surface Grinder
• Manual Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Grinder
• Cylindrical Grinder Machine