Tool Grinder Job

Job Summary

We are seeking a Tool Room Grinder to join our team. As a Tool Room Grinder, you will be responsible for operating a selection of manual tool and cutter grinding equipment for a variety of our machining applications. This is a skilled role. The role also requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure quality production and reliability in attendance to ensure our on-time delivery to our customers stays at a world class level.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

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Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.

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Ability to set up and run tool and cutter grinders such as: surface grinders, Pratt & Whitney R-6, Cincinatti Monoset, Hybco form relief grinder, #2 Tool and Cutter Grinder, Sterling drill grinder, etc.

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Understanding of the grades, shapes, and styles of grinding wheels.

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Ability to make basic formed grinding wheels using radius and angle diamond wheel dresser and crush form wheel dresser

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Ability to make step drills, step reamers, and flat form tools

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Understanding the use of multiple fixtures and attachments associated with tool grinding and sharpening

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Ability to sharpen a complex geometry cutting tools including drills, taps, reamers, step-drills, circular and dovetail form tools

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Fluency in shop math and the ability to calculate angles, clearances, radial and axial relief using trigonometry mathematics

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Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory of machine replacement parts.

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Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T

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Robust knowledge in the use of instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, optical comparators, and other hand tools related to the occupation.

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Ability to communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group.

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Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.

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Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

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Leads all cross training and new hire training activities.

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Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Indirect through training new associates

Education and Experience Requirements

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Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree

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3-4 years of experience in a tool making environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education

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Recognized apprenticeship may be required

Preferred Skills and Abilities

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Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.

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Strong understanding of mathematics

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Strong communicator and team player

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Ability to work independently and high attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

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The employee is occasionally required to sit walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None