Full-Time

CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer

GWS Tool Group

GWS Tool Group

201-500 employees

Designs and manufactures custom cutting tools

No salary listed

Nashville, TN, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
CAD

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in machining, programming or related field is preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in CNC tool and grinder programming
  • Must be proficient in using Numroto, RollomaticVGPro, Walter Tool Studio and/or Anca ToolRoom software (multiple disciplines preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and programming languages
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Requires hands-on experience with G-code programming to support CNC machine setup, troubleshooting, and production efficiency

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.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tavares, Florida

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Standardizing the HTDR-CF Drill Reamer speeds delivery for composite customers.
  • Regrinding services strengthen repeat revenue and extend customer tool lifecycles.
  • Distributed facilities support regional sourcing, shorter lead times, and resilient supply.

What critics are saying

  • Standardized composite tooling invites fast imitation and margin compression.
  • Aerospace qualification cycles punish any HTDR-CF defect with long customer lockouts.
  • Acquisition-driven operations create integration complexity, duplication, and uneven quality control.

What makes GWS Tool Group unique

  • Vertically integrated, North American manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors.
  • Offers custom, standard, and modified standard cutting tools with regrinding services.
  • Operates 12 North American manufacturing facilities and 250,000 custom tool designs.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
GWS Tool Group
Feb 17th, 2026
GWS Tool Group releases new HTDR-CF Drill Reamer.

GWS Tool Group releases new HTDR-CF Drill Reamer. GWS Tool Group is excited to announce that its high-performance HTDR-CF Drill Reamer is now available in standard sizes. After years of success as an exclusive, custom-only product, GWS Tool Group is bringing the precision of a custom-engineered drill reamer to an accessible, off-the-shelf tool. There is no longer a need to wait for a custom tool when a proven solution is ready to ship today. Designed specifically for non-metallic materials, the HTDR-CF delivers the precision you demand, exactly when you need it. Key Performance Benefits: * Cut Smoother: A variable flute design cancels out chatter-causing vibrations to provide a superior finish. * Last Longer: Engineered for maximum endurance and tool life, the protected cutting edge ensures lasting performance. * Cleaner Holes: Sharp reamer edges guarantee precise hole diameters while eliminating material delamination. Ideal Applications: * Aerospace Structural Assembly * Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) * Composite Stack Materials * High-Precision Hand Drilling Standard Tool Specifications: * Diameters: 1/8", #30, #11, 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" * Lengths: 4" and 6" overall length (OAL) with a 2" length of cut (LOC) * Shank & Flutes: Straight shank with a 4-flute design * Coating: Bright finish (Custom performance coatings remain available upon request) Don't let material defects compromise your quality. Its Application Specialists are ready to show you how this proven reamer can deliver clean, precise holes with true off-the-shelf convenience. Find the Application Specialist for your region HERE or contact GWS Tool Group at 877-497-8665, [email protected] to claim your test tool now. Find your. Perfect tool. Tool filter. Search from over 30,000 standard products for a tool that meets your needs. Custom quote. Can't find what you're looking for? No problem. GWS Tool Group'll make it for you.

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