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Honing Machine Operator

j k manufacturingParamount, CA

2 days ago

Occupations

MachinistsMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMilling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Industries

Machine ShopsPrecision Turned Product ManufacturingSpecial Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing
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About the role

Job Description
About the Role: J & K Manufacturing Inc is looking for a skilled Honing Machine Operator to join our team in Paramount, CA! This is a great opportunity to bring your precision machining expertise to a hands-on manufacturing environment where quality and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything we do. This role involves operating and maintaining honing and precision machining equipment to produce high-quality components with exact specifications. Responsible to hold tolerances and straightness within .00010. Works from sketches and verbal instructions.
Responsibilities:
  • Set up, operate, and monitor honing machines to achieve precise bore tolerances and surface finishes
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings and CAD files to determine exact specifications, machining and honing requirements.
  • Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
  • Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
  • Use air gages to check parts.
  • Performs honing on various materials, including Inconel, steel, titanium, and other alloys.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting on honing machine to ensure optimal performance an minimal downtime.
  • Work closely with machinists, engineers, and quality control teams to meet production deadlines and resolve any machining challenges..Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area
  • Performs other related responsibilities as needed or requested by management.
Qualifications:
  • High school or GED3+ years of experience in honing or precision machining, with a focus on tight tolerances, up to 1-2 tenths (0.0001-0.0002 inch)
  • Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
  • Able to make machine set ups.
  • Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
  • Strong understanding of shop mathematics, machining processes, and metal properties.
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, dial bore gauges)
About Us: J & K Manufacturing Inc is a trusted precision manufacturing company based in Paramount, CA, dedicated to delivering high-quality machined components to our valued customers. Our team takes pride in their craft, and we foster a workplace culture built on skill, reliability, and mutual respect. We are committed to providing our employees with a stable, supportive environment where their expertise is recognized and rewarded.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Paramount, CA

Occupation

Machinists

Industry

Machine Shops

Posted

2 days ago

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