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