Tool Grinder

Responsibility: CNC tool grinders set up, operate, and tend grinding and related tools to remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, to sharpen edges or corners, or to buff, hone, or polish metal workpieces. The grinder inspects and measures finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring tools such as micrometers and gauges.

Job Duties

• Measure workpieces using precision measuring devices
• Observe machine operations to detect problems and make correctional adjustments
• Study blueprints and machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences
• Use knowledge of machine and production requirements to select machine tooling to be used
• Compute machine settings for specified dimensions
• Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them on machine tables using clamps

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience programming and operating CNC grinding equipment
• Able to grind and sharpen all cutting tooling, including grinding of angles, radius, etc.
• Maintain tolerances of .0005” to .002”
• Able to visually inspect tooling
• Able to read and interpret tooling and process prints
• Able to setup and operate CNC equipment designed for tool sharpening
• Must be available to work flexible hours and on-call hours as required

Essential Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity: the ability to quickly move your hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

Benefits:

• $18-32 /hr depending on experience
• Flexible schedule and overtime, first shift hours
• State of the art equipment and CAD/CAM
• New multi axis milling & turning machines
• Climate controlled shop
• Flexible schedule and overtime, first shift hours
• Monthly bonuses (after 90 days of employment)
• Health, life, dental, and short term disability insurance offered
• Paid time off (after 90 days of employment)
• 401k and employer match (after 90 days of employment)