Daylight Machinist
Overview
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS
WHY CHOOSE MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS?
FULL-TIME
10 PAID HOLIDAYS PER YEAR
REFERRAL BONUS OPPORTUNITY
SAFETY SHOES AND GLASSES REIMBURSEMENT
COMPARABLE BENEFITS WITH FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
STABILITY
SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Morgan has a strong safety culture and employee safety is our #1 priority
OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN COMMITTEES, SUCH AS SAFETY OR EVENTS COMMITTEE
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical (three plans to choose from) effective on hire date (must be full-time)
Dental effective on hire date (must be full-time)
Vision effective on hire date (must be full-time)
Life insurance effective on hire date (must be full-time)
Short- and long-term disability effective on hire date (must be full-time)
Employee Assistance Program effective on hire date
Holiday pay effective on hire date
2 WEEKS Vacation starts accruing on hire date for full-time employees
401(k) benefits after 90 days (must be full-time)
SCHEDULE
Daylight Shift
8-hour shift
Overtime may be required
Responsibilities The skilled Machinist/Grinder will have 10 years’ experience on surface grinders, rotary grinders, centerless grinders and/or ID/OD grinders. Must possess manual dexterity and an eye for detail. Knowledge of mathematics and mechanics as well as respect for safety precautions is necessary. The goal is to ensure effective production operations and optimize procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
Review drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
Select appropriate machines (e.g. surface grinder) and position or load material for a job
Determine speed and feed rates
Run multiple grinding machines
Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
Check output to ensure consistency within specifications
Keep records of approved and defective units
Perform routine machine maintenance
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Proven experience as a machinist
Ability to set-up and troubleshoot machine tools
Experience in using and setting manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders, etc.)
Ability to use precision tools (micrometers, indicators, etc.) to take accurate measurements
Knowledge of the properties of ceramic material a plus
Ability to read blueprints
Strong mathematical and geometric skills with excellent analytical abilities
Familiar with Diamond grinding wheels
Familiar with machine shop equipment
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years’ experience working with close tolerances on grinding equipment
Individual must be a
Citizen of the United States, or
Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Vocational training certification and/or an apprenticeship highly preferred
10 years’ experience working with close tolerances on grinding equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Exposure to the manufacturing area which requires the use of personal protective equipment
Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, heat and odors
Required to reach above shoulder height and/or below the waist
