Tool Grinder

Job Description

Job Title : Tool Grinder

Pay : $24.74 per hour $0.90 Shift Premium

Job Type : Full-Time, Union

Shift Options :

1st Shift : 5 : 00 AM – 1 : 00 PM

2nd Shift : 1 : 00 PM – 9 : 00 PM CST (Flexible Start Time)

Must be available for overtime and Saturdays

Job Purpose : The Tool Grinder is responsible for setting up and operating one or more grinders to perform standard tool grinding operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Interpret blueprints, specifications, and instructions to prepare for grinding operations.

Braze materials and tools as needed for grinding tasks.

Set up and operate grinding equipment for surface, drill pointing, broach, hob, and similar operations on steel and carbide tools, dies, gauges, and form tools.

Plan the sequence of operations, select work holding methods, and verify dimensional tolerances and tooling requirements.

Select, dress, and mount grinding wheels, adjusting grind rotation, spindle speeds, feed rates, angles, and cycle length.

Position blades, cams, diamonds, and stops, measuring workpieces to determine material removal.

Place workpieces on the table, faceplate, magnetic chuck, or in fixtures.

Start the machine, direct coolant flow, and monitor operations, performing secondary tasks to meet finish requirements.

Obtain first-piece inspection approval and make necessary adjustments.

Inspect finished work for conformance to specifications and place completed parts in designated areas.

Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning, oiling, and changing wheels.

Ensure all safety devices are functional and report any equipment issues to supervisors.

Use measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, comparators, and band saws.

Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean work area.

Assist other personnel and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED

3 years of manual machining experience

Proficiency with manual milling (facing, boring, drilling, tapping)

Experience with manual lathes (turning, boring, single-point threading)

Skilled in using measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators

Strong blueprint reading skills and basic trigonometry / math proficiency

Benefits :

Comprehensive benefits package including :

Basic Accident Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits eligibility begins after 60 days

Requirements

Engineer

Salary : $25