New 
Honing Operator
 Guhring, Inc. | |
 United States, Michigan, Novi | |
 Mar 25, 2026 | |
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Summary of Position
Honing/Dressing Operator is responsible for grinding, deburring, dressing and honing new and/or reconditioned cutting tools. This role is critical to shipment of our high quality, premium cutting tools by providing a high finish to help maintain performance of the product. Performs frequent changeovers for small quantity custom orders. Operates one or more styles of honing/dressing machine. Principal Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Receive and review work assignments; verify that work pieces, blueprint and routing match regarding count, type, proper sequence and type of honing to occur. * Follow established procedures for machine setups. * Select, change and/or install proper polishing wheels, dressing and abrasives to be used for each job on honing fixtures. * Complete set-up and management honing process for new/reconditioned cutting tools. * Mount and secure cutting tools in machine, set and adjust speeds, feed rate and travel stops. * Observe operation of machine and verify conformance of finished tools to specifications using measurement instruments (fixed gauges, calipers & micrometers). * Set up and operate more than one honing/dressing machine or secondary equipment when necessary. * Enter all production information into the data collection system. * Monitor equipment performance; report problems and request required maintenance to avoid unnecessary downtime and machine damage or repairs. * Determine machine settings, measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs, or patterns to be engraved to customer specifications. * Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects using gauges or magnifying lenses. * Prepare work pieces for etching or engraving by cleaning or polishing. * Place tool in designated V-Block and set laser to appropriate head height. * Run first piece to assure set up is correct. Make adjustments as required and obtain approval from supervisor. education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Skills/experience * 1 - 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, high technology manufacturing operation is a plus. * Able to and/or be trained to read, understand and follow written instructions and shop drawings. * Above average math skills. Must be able to calculate appropriate machine settings and adjust accordingly. * Able to use/be trained in the required precision measuring and testing equipment. * Computer literate, able to enter programs and directions. * Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day, occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 40 lbs; manual dexterity required to handle smaller tools. | |