Tool Grinder

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 

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

• 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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process. 

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 

• Leads all cross training and new hire training activities.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Indirect through training new associates 

Education and Experience Requirements 

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

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

• Recognized apprenticeship may be required 

Preferred Skills and Abilities 

• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills. 

• Strong understanding of mathematics 

• Strong communicator and team player 

• Ability to work independently and high attention to detail.  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

• 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.  

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

• 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. 

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

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

Travel Required 

None