Machining Specialist - Grinding

Machining Specialist – Grinding

Fives Gidding and Lewis // Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Join Our Team!

Fives Gidding & Lewis is actively seeking a Machining Specialist to join our Grinding team in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Position Summary

Performs a wide range of duties to set-up, adjust and operate precision grinding machines (ID / OD / Surface Grinders). Grinds internal and external surfaces to close and exacting tolerances which involve several interrelated dimensions.  Grind parts to required finish on work having steps or surfaces, high precision diameters, recesses and tapers. This requires skill, judgment and knowledge related to precision grinding techniques and finishes.   Familiarity with GD&T and the ability to read Blueprints.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Work from drawings, specifications, setup instructions, and other data to load, position, align and secure workpiece in machine.


• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as needed.


• Study and work from part drawings and specifications, to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece.  Work to very close tolerances.


• Use a range of measuring instruments such as OD & ID micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, air gauges, bore gauges, Tesa & Mueller gauges, special fixed and adjustable measuring devices to make set-ups, adjustments and to check work


• Detects unusual conditions, defective materials or operating difficulties and report to proper supervision.  Maintains machine and work area in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:

• Knowledge of grinding methods, wheels, cutting qualities of metals. 


• Knowledge of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.


• The ability to maintain quality standards while efficiently performing complex work.


• Ability to use shop math together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, etc. 


• Knowledge of various types of precision measuring instruments such as inside and outside micrometers, vernier caliper, Snap gauge, micrometer depth gauge and dial indicator. 


• Able to use independent judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to sequence of set-ups, operations and processes within a sequence of standard and recognized procedures. 


• Able to operate machines of various styles and sizes of parts requiring grinding of various operations.


• Able to work with Metric or English drawings.

What We Offer

Fives is proud to provide a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

• Competitive compensation


• Annual performance incentive opportunities


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Company-paid life and disability insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Career development and training opportunities


• Employee assistance programs


• Opportunities for advancement within a global organization

Why Come to Fives?

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you with access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility across a wide range of industries and functions.

We will give you room to learn, grow, and develop, both professionally and personally while contributing to innovative solutions that are shaping the future of industry.

Industry Can Do It With You!

Corporate Group Overview

We are a part of an industrial engineering group with a heritage of over 200 years, Fives Group designs and delivers machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial players. Across the globe, we are committed to making industry smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

Site Company Overview

Fives Giddings & Lewis is a recognized leader in large-scale machine tool solutions, delivering advanced machining systems and services to customers across aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets.  This position reports directly into this divisional site.

Business Unit Overview

This divisional site is one of many companies within our business unit.  Our High Precision Machines business unit designs and builds advanced machine tools and manufacturing systems enabling customers to produce complex components with unmatched precision and efficiency.

Fives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.