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Planetary Grinder

H&M Plating Company

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$30-37 /h
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Houston, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Experience/skills that would be valuable:

  • Previous experience operating a planetary grinding machine

  • Experience grinding chrome-plated parts is particularly relevant.

  • Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances.

  • Experience using micrometers and other precision measuring tools.

  • Ability to work with large cylindrical components.

  • Attention to dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

  • Ability to work safely around rotating machinery and industrial equipment.

Because H&M Plating Company specializes in precision grinding and finishing of industrial components, experience with cylindrical grinding, chrome plating, hydraulic components, shafts, or similar metal-finishing work would be directly relevant.

Typical duties may include:

  • Set up and operate planetary grinding machinery.

  • Grind plated and unplated cylindrical metal components to specified dimensions.

  • Perform rough and finish grinding operations.

  • Select and dress grinding wheels appropriate for the material and required finish.

  • Read blueprints, drawings, work orders, and dimensional specifications.

  • Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.

  • Monitor part dimensions throughout the grinding process.

  • Make machine adjustments to maintain required tolerances.

  • Inspect finished parts for dimensions, surface finish, defects, and quality.

  • Safely load, unload, and properly position heavy or long industrial components.

  • Maintain grinding equipment, tooling, and work area.

You should be proficient in:

  • Blueprint Reading