OD Grinder
GWS Tool Group
OD Grinder
GWS Tool Group
Designs and manufactures custom cutting tools
Job Title: OD Grinder
Department:Grinding
Reports to:General Manager
Classification:Non-Exempt
Location: Surprise, AZ
Travel:None
Job Summary:The OD Grinder willbe responsible forproducing premium quality, highprecision carbidecutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs. Facilitates andoperatesCNC machines by programming, setup,operatingthe CNC machine, inspecting tools for visibleflawsand correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for the setup and offsets asrequired.
Ability to accurately read blueprints.
Inspect tools for defects usingquality controltools.
Responsible foraccurateprogramming and machine operation.
Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
Communicatesquality issues to programmers and/or General Manager.
Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
Other dutiesassigned.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but notrequired.
Awell roundedknowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but notrequired.
Previousmanufacturing experience is preferred but notrequired.
PreviousCNC Operator experience is preferred but notrequired.
Programming experience is preferred but notrequired.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong math skillsrequiredto performday to dayoperations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in afast pacedmanufacturing environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Designs and manufactures custom cutting tools
GWS Tool Group designs and manufactures custom cutting tools for industries such as automotive, medical, and aerospace. Its products include both standard and tailor-made tools, built in 12 North American facilities to meet high-precision needs. How it works: customers select or request customized tools, which are produced in-house and supported by regrinding services that extend tool life. This combination helps clients improve production efficiency and precision, with ongoing optimization to fit evolving manufacturing demands. How it stands out: GWS Tool Group maintains a large catalog (250,000 custom tools and 30,000 standard tools) and emphasizes customer-specific solutions, broad industrial reach, and a focus on sustainability through tool regrinding. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high-performance tooling and service that reduce downtime and lower overall production costs for diverse manufacturers.
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