SUMMARY
Responsible for tool and cutter grinding to maintain production and tool making needs. Using manual machines (Universal, DoAll, ProMach) to re-sharpen drills, taps, broaches and custom carbide/HSS cutters. Assist tooling department in creating custom cutter features and reliefs. Performs surface grinding as needed to support tool & die development and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
Set up and operate manual tools and cutter grinding machines. Including surface grinders, manual indexers, and wheel heads.
Re-sharpens production cutting tools using manual tool/cutter grinding machines. Develops and implements custom relief features and undercuts to assist in production and engineering tooling needs. Applies custom corner radius features to end mills and groove cutters.
Inspect and verify results using optical comparator, calipers, micrometers, indicators and angle plates.
Uses manual surface grinders to square and prep tool steel blocks for die and punch press applications.
Analyzes drawings and specifications to prep material for assembly and repair of metalworking dies, jigs, fixtures, hand tools.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
Support production requests for custom tool grinding solutions.
Read and interpret Engineering Drawings in English, including ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
Understanding of Trigonometry and shop math to apply to daily tasks such as determining angles, radiuses, and lengths.
Complies with all company safety rules and regulations.
Desired Skills:
- Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
- Attention to detail, ability to produce quality material within tight timeframes.
- High energy level, ability to work in a team-oriented environment and results oriented.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree and/or Certificate in Machine Shop Technology or a Certification/Degree in a related field preferred. Five years of technical Tool Design Concept and Tool Cutter/Grinder experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read and interpret engineering requirements, reference tables, specifications, standards, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Requires excellent math ability. Ability to apply concepts such as plane and solid geometry and trigonometry to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to visualize machining processes from drawings, sketches and CAD models.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.