Tool Grinder B

We have an immediate need for a Tool Grinder B at our Franklin Park, Illinois location. The Tool Grinder B performs duties to set up and operate one or more grinders to perform a normal range of tool grinding operations.

Responsibilities:

• Work from blueprints, specifications, piece parts and instructions. Braze materials and tools in preparation for grinding operations.
• Set up equipment to perform surface, drill pointing, broach, hob and other similar grinding operations on steel and carbide cutters, reamers, dies, gauges, form tools or special items.
• Plan sequence of operations, select method of holding workpiece and verify dimensions, tolerance, tooling and grinding requirements.
• Select and dress wheels.
• Mount grinding wheels, set grind, rotation and spindle speeds, feed rates, angle of wheel, length of cycle or stroke and depth of cut
• Position blades, cams, diamonds and stops. Measure workpiece to determine amount of material to be removed. Position on table, face plate or magnetic chuck in fixture or chuck jaws or between centers of wheels.
• Start machine, engage automatic mechanism, direct flow of coolant and observe operation.
• Perform secondary operations to obtain high finish requirements. Obtain first piece inspection approval. Make adjustments to ensure proper operations. Check work for conformance to specifications.
• Place workpiece in designated location. Maintain equipment, clean, oil, change worn wheels and ensure that safety devices are operative.
• Provide assistance to other personnel as requested. Notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.
• Use micrometer, caliper, comparator, height gauge, band saw and various machine tools and measuring "instruments and hand and hand power tools.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned.
•  Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ Years Manual Machining
• 1+ year grinding experience
• Experience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gage, and optical comparator
• Experience with Universal and surface grinders
• Skilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry, and other basic math skills