**Job Title: Blanchard Grinder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Blanchard Grinder Operator to work in our industrial manufacturing environment. This position offers both day and swing shift options, with initial training provided on the day shift. The primary responsibility will be to grind steel parts weighing up to 450 lbs, using jib and overhead cranes for safe movement. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical comprehension. **Responsibilities** + Study blueprints and machining instructions to determine grinding operations and plan sequence of operations. + Compute machine indexing ratios and cam dimensions for specified spacing and contour of gear teeth. + Select index plate, cams, grinding wheel, feed rates, grinding speed, and depth of cut. + Position and secure index plate, cams, and grinding wheel in machine. + Set up automatic dressing device to dress wheel to specified profile. + Move controls to set synchronized rotation speeds and feed rates. + Position and secure workpiece on mandrel between centers or in chuck, and turn handwheels to position workpiece and wheel, verifying positions with thickness gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers. + Turn valve handle and direct flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece. + Move controls to index workpiece and feed wheel to workpiece, adjusting depth of cut in part by sight and feel. + Verify dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications. + Manage work area and maintain high levels of housekeeping and cleanliness. + Maintain accurate process sheets, develop new ones, and report router accuracy problems. + Produce high-quality work with minimal scrap. + Manage inventory of segments and coolant, reorder as required to ensure continuous production. **Essential Skills** + Industrial Manufacturing Experience + Mechanical Aptitude + Mathematical Comprehension + Experience running 24" and 36" grinders + Experience in production run set-ups and use of tooling, fixturing, segment selection, and safety procedures for grinders + Ability to work with precision measurement instruments such as micrometers + Proven mechanical aptitude + Basic math comprehension, including the ability to identify measurements down to thousandths + Ability to lift 50-75 lbs **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment + Experience adjusting machine beds and setting tension on blades + Experience positioning jigs or attachments on machine beds + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Proactive about workstation preparation and cleanup **Why Work Here?** This position is a great stepping stone for a career in industrial machining, offering opportunities for growth within the company. Our generous benefits package includes profit sharing, paid holidays, paid time off, long-term disability insurance, and company-paid life insurance. The supportive work environment and opportunities for advancement make this an excellent place to build your career. **Work Environment** This role is based in a heavy industrial machine shop where you will be exposed to the elements. Conditions inside the shop will reflect the outside weather, so it can be cold or warm accordingly. The work involves getting dirty due to the presence of coolant, steam, and metal grime. You must be comfortable and eager to work in this environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.