Medical Wire Grinding Technician

### Build Parts That Matter Some components are measured in inches. The components made in KMM’s Wire Grinding department are often measured in thousandths and ten-thousandths. As a **Guidewire Grinding Technician**, you will help manufacture precision guidewires and corewires used in medical device applications. These small components can require complex tapers, micro-diameters, tightly controlled profiles, and exceptional consistency from one part to the next. You will train to set up, program, operate, monitor, and inspect specialized grinding equipment, including **Glebar CAM2 Advanced Wire Grinding Systems** and a **Royal Master Generation-X Swiss-Type Grinding System**. This is a strong opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude, patience, and a sharp eye for detail to build a career in precision manufacturing. Previous guidewire grinding experience is valuable, but applicants with transferable machining, grinding, inspection, or technical-school experience are encouraged to apply. ## 🔧**What You'll Do** #### Operate Precision Guidewire Grinding Equipment - Set up, program, and operate Glebar CAM2 wire grinding machines in OD, centerless, and modified grinding modes - Set up and operate the Royal Master Generation-X Swiss-type grinding system - Manufacture guidewires, corewires, and other precision medical device components - Load and handle fine wire materials carefully to prevent bends, surface damage, or contamination - Monitor grinding parameters, machine performance, wheel condition, and part quality throughout each production run - Make trained machine adjustments to maintain dimensions and process stability - Operate multiple grinding machines or related processes simultaneously after demonstrating proficiency - Follow approved work instructions, setup documentation, inspection plans, and production procedures #### Inspect Tight-Tolerance Components - Perform first-piece and in-process inspection - Measure diameters, tapers, profiles, lengths, and other critical features - Use micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, laser measurement systems, vision systems, and other precision inspection equipment - Program and use P4K profile measurement systems, as assigned - Compare inspection results with technical drawings, specifications, and process requirements - Record measurement and production data accurately - Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and stop or escalate the process when necessary - Work closely with Quality Assurance to meet critical medical device inspection and traceability requirements #### Troubleshoot and Improve the Process - Investigate dimensional variation, surface-finish issues, wire-handling problems, and machine alarms - Adjust approved machine parameters and offsets to bring the process back into control - Help identify potential causes of scrap, rework, downtime, or inconsistent results - Support root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities - Participate in continuous-improvement projects involving quality, productivity, machine utilization, and cycle time - Help develop stable and repeatable processes as new products move from development into production - Share observations and improvement ideas with operators, technicians, engineers, supervisors, and Quality team members - Perform routine machine care and support preventive-maintenance activities ### What Success Looks Like - Guidewires and corewires consistently meet customer specifications - Inspection records and production documentation are complete and accurate - Grinding processes remain stable and repeatable - Potential quality issues are recognized before they create larger problems - Machines operate efficiently with minimal avoidable downtime - Development processes transition successfully into repeatable production - You steadily expand your ability to operate, set up, inspect, troubleshoot, and program equipment - You contribute practical ideas that improve safety, quality, productivity, or workflow * * *…