Manual ID Honer
FlexTrades is hiring experienced Manual ID Honers for nationwide project-based assignments supporting precision machining operations.
This opportunity is designed for machinists with direct Sunnen honing experience who can work to extremely tight tolerances, complete machine setups and changeovers, and inspect parts throughout production.
Position Overview
The Manual ID Honer sets up and operates machining equipment in Housing and Valve production areas while performing manual honing using Sunnen machines.
This role requires strong blueprint-reading skills, GD&T knowledge and experience working with aluminum and stainless steel components. Operators will also perform in-process inspections, monitor tool wear and make adjustments to maintain part quality.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate machining equipment in Housing and Valve areas
- Perform manual ID honing using Sunnen machines
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Follow setup sheets and inspection documentation
- Perform machine changeovers
- Make tool adjustments as required
- Inspect parts using measuring tools and gauges
- Monitor tool wear and replace tools when needed
- Verify parts meet specified quality and tolerance requirements
- Operate multiple machines when production requirements demand it
- Complete part inspections and record measurement results
- Safely handle materials and parts weighing up to 50 pounds
- Follow established safety, quality and production standards
Qualifications
- Direct experience operating Sunnen manual honing machines
- Experience working to tolerances ranging from .0001 inch to .001 inch
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Knowledge of GD&T specifications
- Experience using micrometers
- Experience using plug gauges
- Experience using CMM equipment
- Knowledge of machine setups and changeovers
- Experience making tool offsets and adjustments
- Experience machining aluminum
- Experience machining stainless steel
- Ability to complete part inspections and document measurements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and quality
Preferred Qualifications
- Overhead crane experience
Crane experience is preferred but not required.
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production, improve quality and complete critical projects by providing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our manufacturing partners rely on experienced precision machinists to maintain tight tolerances, complete accurate inspections and support demanding production requirements.
Apply Today
If you have direct experience operating Sunnen manual honing machines and are comfortable working to extremely tight tolerances, apply today to join FlexTrades as a Manual ID Honer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
