OD Grinder

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.