Manual Grinder
GWS Tool Group
Manual Grinder
GWS Tool Group
Designs and manufactures custom cutting tools
Job Title:Manual Grinder
Department:Manufacturing
Reports to:Production Supervisor
Classification:Non-Exempt
Location:South Beloit, IL
Travel:None
Job Summary:The Manual Grinder will work with Chamfer Grinders, and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints,componentdrawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.Use hardware on the build sheets to assemble final product to print specifications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for the setup and offsets asrequired.
Studiesblueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part todeterminedimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Verifies conformance of finishedworkpiece tospecifications.
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes,grindersand shapers.
Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.
Check machinerydailyto ensure functionality.
Other dutiesassigned.
Use prints andbillof materialsto assemble final product.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) isrequired.
Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but notrequired.
Minimumof 1 year machine shop experience isrequired.
Experience withSurfaceGrinders is preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong math skillsrequiredto performday to dayoperations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
Ability to accurately read blueprints.
Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.
Ability to measure, examine, and test completed toolsin order todetect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.
Ability to set up, adjust, andoperatebasic machine toolsin order toperform precision machining operations.
Ability tomonitorfeeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.
Ability tolift upto 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop,bendor kneel whenrequired.
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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