CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer

GWS Tool Group•Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer to produce premium quality, high precision, carbide cutting tools using ANCA tool grinding machines and programs. Will ensure proper set up machines, programming, tooling, and parts are machined in accordance with manufacturing standards and specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 6+ months industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Outstanding mathematical skills including geometry and math conversions.
Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
General cutting tool technical applications knowledge.
Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of tool and cutter grinding is ideal but not required.
Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred.
Experience in operating and programming machines is preferred.
Experience with ANCA controls is preferred
Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
Previous 5-Axis CNC Setup / Operator experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Program, setup and operate machines to produce tools per product specifications.
Ensure product accuracy and uniformity throughout the manufacturing process creating consistent parts.
Read technical drawings/blueprints to develop custom programs for specialty tooling.
Provide general preventative maintenance to all machines.
Identify wheel wear on ALL wheel types
Create master programs for all standard and modified standard endmills.
Set-up, inspect, produce good first piece & run production on drills, keyway cutters, dovetail cutters & reamers.
Create programs and wheel offsets to drills, keyway cutters, dovetail cutters & reamers.
Create master programs for ANY cutting tool within software capabilities.
Other duties as assigned.