Company Overview:
Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Position Summary:
Schafer Industries is currently seeking a CNC ID / OD Grinding Machinist for its Schafer Gear Works operation in Roscoe Illinois. $1000 sign on bonus. 401K match. Air conditioned / heated manufacturing facility.
Pay Range - $25 - $35 per hour
Why Work at Schafer Industries?
- We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
- We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
- We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
- You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
- We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
- We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.
Job Summary:
Set up, adjust, and operate conventional or computer numeric controlled internal and/or external grinders to grind surfaces of exacting dimensional and finish requirements. Edit and prove programs and/or manually program at the machine computer console. Dress wheels to obtain desired contours. Maintains a high productivity rate and constantly strives to improve productivity.
Essential Functions:
- Operate assigned machinery to fabricate parts to the required specifications by:
- Setting up and operating machine.
- Selecting, aligning, and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, and attachments, accessories, and materials on CNC machines.
- Calculating and setting controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of grind, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
- Setting up and operating machines on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data in accordance with setup time parameters.
2. Ensures all parts are to the required specifications by:
- Maintaining and improving the quality of parts produced.
- Studying blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
- Verifying conformance of finished work piece specifications.
- Complying with all work instructions.
- Following and maintaining ISO and Schafer procedures.
- Completing Schafer’s quality certification requirements for assigned area.
3. Ensure the operational effectiveness of all assigned equipment by:
- Starting and observing machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
- Installing tooling into machines and equipment and testing operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
- Conferring with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problem. 4. Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:
- Maintaining and continuously improving productivity of assigned machines.
- Measuring, marking, and scribing dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
- Continuously looking at tool life and new tooling to cut costs on tools.
- Reducing downtime of machines setups
- Getting computer setup ready by preparing tooling, fixtures, steel, gages, etc. for jobs at assigned machines.
- Maintain the 6S program in assigned area.
- Submitting required number of continuous improvement ideas.
- Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:
- Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
- Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
- Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
- Providing input and assistance with the implementation of quality improvement.
- Performing other job-related duties as required.
- Passing along vital information in the logbook for subsequent shifts.
- Training new personnel in the operation of assigned machines.
- Assisting and/or training in other Grind areas as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to walk, stand, lift, carry up to 50 pounds, push, kneel, bend, stoop, reach over and under waist level, twist for extended periods of time on cement or other hard surfaces, etc.
- Demonstrates the verbal and written communication skills necessary to complete forms and take messages in a legible, accurate manner.
- Two-year certification from technical school or two plus years of experience.
- Must be able to communicate in English.
- Ability to use a computer.
Working Conditions:
- Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.
- This job is to be performed at the designated facility 100% of the time unless directed otherwise by manager/supervisor.
Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.
Skills Required
- Two-year certification from a technical school or two or more years of relevant experience
- Ability to communicate in English
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to stand, walk, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specifications, and machining instructions
- Ability to set up and operate CNC grinding machinery and verify finished-part specifications
What We Do
Schafer Industries is a privately held manufacturer of high-precision, custom-engineered gears and driveline solutions, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana. Operating through three specialized divisions—Schafer Gear Works, Schafer Aerospace, and Schafer Driveline—with plants in South Bend, Roscoe, and Fredericktown, the company serves industries from aerospace to underground mining, designing and fabricating precision gears, splined shafts, and mechanical components since 1934.
