Grinder Team Lead (PM)

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydraulics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Position Summary

Assist Supervisor with day to day management of the team; train team members as needed; grind

parts to conform to blueprints/drawings

Duties and Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not

restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons

• Independently set up any grinding machine, adjust taper, roundness and surface per set up

instructions

• Update the schedule/production list and distribute work to the team as needed
• Train grinding team on new or updated processes
• Focus on continuous improvement using process improvement tools such as 7S
• Insure that the team follows all safety guidelines
• Operate machine/s while maintaining blueprint specifications
• Perform stability study of gauges used
• Load and edit programs as needed
• Perform initial inspection
• Troubleshoot any issues
• Assist Grinders team with any grinding issues
• Assist with process improvement tools, such as DOE
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Comply with all safety and sanitation regulations
• Use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and instructed
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 5 or more years of experience as a machinist/tool maker/Grinder with manual machining

experience; CNC knowledge is a plus

Our Company mission is every employee's primary job description

• Demonstrated ability to setup and troubleshoot all of the following machines- Throughfeed,

Infeed, Cylindrical, and ID

• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency to complete tasks
• Ability to read, communicate, and explain required documents for production process and other

company communications in English

• Ability to develop and or improve processes on new or existing parts with a complete

understanding of Grinding fundamentals and practices

• Ability to use all relevant measurement equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions given in English
• Ability to meet quality and productivity standards
• Ability to read blueprints thoroughly
• Computer skills, intermediate knowledge Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and move up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Work Environment

• Majority of the work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are

often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high

• PPE required as determined by company safety standards: safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves,

safety shoes

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

• Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.