Hone & Race Grind at RBC Bearings in Fairfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

Under the direction of the supervisor, either directly or through the leadperson, this person is responsible for the set up and operation of various external grinding and honing equipment at optimum production levels while assuring quality is maintained. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the setup, including the selection and changing of grinding wheels, dressing the wheels, setting the caliper and adjusting the wheel wear and also adapting existing tooling where required as the setup operator of race grind. This individual will set up and operate the honing equipment and be responsible for the selection and changing of honing, mandrels and stones, selection of proper speeds and changing of collets, inserts, and grinding stones.

This individual must be able to train new operators and must be able to use, check and direct the use of gauges such as micrometers, verniers, plug gauges and air gauges. This person must also report all maintenance requirements to the supervisor on a timely basis, maintain good production records, assisting operators when required and the segregation, identification, and transportation of any material within the area(s). Other responsibilities include keeping the work area clean and safe, filling in on any job in the department as required and performing any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.