Daylight Machinist

OverviewMorgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.*** $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS ***WHY CHOOSE MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS?FULL-TIME10 PAID HOLIDAYS PER YEARREFERRAL BONUS OPPORTUNITYSAFETY SHOES AND GLASSES REIMBURSEMENTCOMPARABLE BENEFITS WITH FULL TIME EMPLOYMENTSTABILITYSAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Morgan has a strong safety culture and employee safety is our #1 priorityOPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN COMMITTEES, SUCH AS SAFETY OR EVENTS COMMITTEEBENEFITS OFFEREDMedical (three plans to choose from) effective on hire date (must be full-time)Dental effective on hire date (must be full-time)Vision effective on hire date (must be full-time)Life insurance effective on hire date (must be full-time)Short- and long-term disability effective on hire date (must be full-time)Employee Assistance Program effective on hire dateHoliday pay effective on hire date2 WEEKS Vacation starts accruing on hire date for full-time employees401(k) benefits after 90 days (must be full-time) SCHEDULEDaylight Shift8-hour shiftOvertime may be required ResponsibilitiesThe skilled Machinist/Grinder will have 10 years' experience on surface grinders, rotary grinders, centerless grinders and/or ID/OD grinders. Must possess manual dexterity and an eye for detail. Knowledge of mathematics and mechanics as well as respect for safety precautions is necessary. The goal is to ensure effective production operations and optimize procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES:Follow all safety procedures and guidelinesReview drawings or instructions to understand specifications of outputPlan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a jobSelect appropriate machines (e.g. surface grinder) and position or load material for a jobDetermine speed and feed ratesRun multiple grinding machinesMonitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issuesCheck output to ensure consistency within specificationsKeep records of approved and defective unitsPerform routine machine maintenance QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Proven experience as a machinistAbility to set-up and troubleshoot machine toolsExperience in using and setting manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders, etc.)Ability to use precision tools (micrometers, indicators, etc.) to take accurate measurementsKnowledge of the properties of ceramic material a plusAbility to read blueprintsStrong mathematical and geometric skills with excellent analytical abilitiesFamiliar with Diamond grinding wheelsFamiliar with machine shop equipmentHigh school diploma or equivalent5 years' experience working with close tolerances on grinding equipmentIndividual must be a:Citizen of the United States, orPermanent resident alien of the United States, orProtected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15 QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:Vocational training certification and/or an apprenticeship highly preferred10 years' experience working with close tolerances on grinding equipment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to stand for 8+ hours per dayMust be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.Exposure to the manufacturing area which requires the use of personal protective equipmentExposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, heat and odorsRequired to reach above shoulder height and/or below the waist PAY RANGE:5-10 years' experience - $25.00 to $28.00 per hour10+ years' experience - $29.00 to $32.00 per hour