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The Gund Company

Vertical-integrated fabricator of engineered materials

Operator 2 - Tube Grinding

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEl Marqués, Qro., MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed secondary education is required; technical high school is desirable, preferably in machine tools, industrial maintenance, or a related area.
  • Previous experience operating grinding machines or dimensional-finishing equipment is required.
  • Experience with dimensional measurement and product inspection is required.
  • Knowledge of operating and preparing grinding machines is required.
  • Ability to interpret work orders, technical drawings, tolerances, and dimensional specifications is required.
  • Ability to use measurement instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and other process-defined devices is required.
  • Knowledge of internal and external diameters, length, concentricity, ovality, and other product dimensions is required.
  • Basic knowledge of abrasive wheels, tool wear, and grinding conditions is required.
  • Ability to make authorized operational adjustments and maintain process stability is required.
  • Ability to identify surface defects and dimensional deviations is required.
  • Knowledge of machine cleaning, inspection, and basic preventive maintenance is required.
  • Ability to record production, scrap, and downtime information is required.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety when using rotating machinery, abrasive tools, and dust extraction systems is required.
  • Attention to detail and quality focus are required.
  • Ability to interpret technical information is required.
  • Manual dexterity and motor coordination are required.
  • Operational analysis and problem-solving ability are required.
  • Responsibility and discipline in following procedures are required.
  • Teamwork and effective communication are required.
  • Ability to work under pressure is required.
  • Initiative and autonomy within established standards are required.
  • Organization and application of 6S are required.
  • Tolerance for frustration and adaptability are required.

Responsibilities

  • Check raw materials and received tubes against the work order, confirming part number, quantities, and required characteristics.
  • Review technical drawings and work instructions to identify dimensions, tolerances, and critical characteristics for grinding.
  • Complete the safety checklist and verify the operating condition of the machine, guards, protective devices, dust extraction, and other applicable safety systems.
  • Set up the grinding machine according to the part number and process specifications.
  • Select, install, and verify the condition of approved abrasive wheels, tools, and workholding devices.
  • Make authorized operational adjustments in accordance with process standards, including feed, speed, contact pressure, and grinding depth as applicable.
  • Verify that the tube is correctly held, aligned, and positioned for stability during processing.
  • Run and inspect initial pieces to confirm dimensional and quality specifications before continuing production, following the established release procedure.
  • Monitor grinding to ensure controlled material removal and prevent surface damage, dimensional variation, ovality, taper, vibration, burns, or other applicable defects.
  • Measure and verify critical tube dimensions using instruments specified in the work order or inspection plan.
  • Perform in-process inspections and adjust authorized parameters when variation is detected, maintaining specified tolerances.
  • Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming product to prevent out-of-specification pieces from proceeding to the next operation.
  • Record hourly production, good pieces, rejected pieces, scrap, downtime, and causes of deviations in established forms or systems.
  • Identify abnormal machine conditions, abrasive-wheel wear, workholding problems, vibration, or variation that could affect quality or safety.
  • Clean and inspect the machine and accessories and perform basic preventive maintenance according to authorized procedures.
  • Maintain tools, measuring instruments, and workholding devices in suitable condition and storage.
  • Keep the work area organized using 6S and handle materials, tools, and waste appropriately.
  • Meet established production, efficiency, quality, and delivery objectives for the process.
  • Ensure correct identification, traceability, and delivery of ground tubes to the next operation.
  • Work with Quality, Maintenance, and Production to investigate dimensional problems, defects, scrap, and downtime.
  • Provide practical training support to lower-category operators when required and authorized.
  • Perform activities corresponding to category II of the wage scale, according to the skills matrix and current authorizations.
  • Follow safety, quality, production, and environmental procedures.
  • Promote the company's values and safeguard personal and coworker safety.
  • Participate in continuous-improvement activities focused on reducing scrap, improving productivity, and stabilizing the process.
  • Promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, and quality deviations.
  • Collaborate with other areas when required and when appropriately trained and authorized.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience grinding tubes, bars, cylindrical parts, or composite materials.
  • Experience setting up, adjusting, and monitoring industrial machinery.
  • Technical high school education, preferably in machine tools, industrial maintenance, or a related area.

About the Company

The Gund Company

Vertical-integrated fabricator of engineered materials

The Gund Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions with 13 facilities worldwide, including a materials testing lab and a world headquarters in St. Louis. They offer custom fabricated parts developed through a consultative, engineering approach to meet electrical and mechanical needs, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems and certifications such as AS9100D and ITAR compliance. Materials specialists help customers choose options and optimize production for yield, fabrication efficiency, and cost reduction, while controlling their own supply chain to meet tight timelines. The company has 70+ years of experience and a reputation for strong customer service, quality, responsiveness, and deep application knowledge. Their goal is to satisfy the toughest customer requirements by delivering custom parts that fit specific applications on schedule and within quality standards.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Founded
1951

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