HONING MACHINE OPERATOR

Honing Machine Operator – Qualifications

Universal Punch Corporation is seeking an experienced Honing Machine Operator for precision manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating honing equipment in a precision manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Experience honing precision internal diameters (ID), including small-diameter and close-tolerance components.
• Ability to set up and operate honing machines independently, including selecting stones, mandrels, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Ability to hold close dimensional tolerances and maintain required surface finishes.
• Proficient with micrometers, bore gauges, dial bore gauges, air gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of proper honing techniques, including controlling size, straightness, roundness, taper, and surface finish.
• Ability to inspect completed parts and make machine adjustments as required.
• Experience working with tool steels, hardened steels, carbide, or other precision tooling materials is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality requirements and manufacturing documentation is a plus.
• Ability to perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Dependable, quality-oriented, and able to work independently while meeting production schedules.

Preferred Background

Experience in precision tooling, aerospace, automotive, fastener tooling, die manufacturing, or similar close-tolerance manufacturing is highly desirable.

Experienced honing operators are strongly encouraged to apply.

Universal Punch is a global leader in contract design and manufacturing for the fastener industry and the orthopedic and dental medical instrument markets. Partnering with businesses and medical device manufacturers worldwide, we provide innovative design and development, advanced machining technology, and precision instrument and gage manufacturing solutions.