Cutter Grinder

Pursuit Aerospace•South Windsor, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cutter Grinders Technicians are skilled employees who perform various types of precision grinding utilizing machines and their related equipment and attachments to sharpen and form cutting tools, such as drills and milling cutters. The candidate will utilize practical skill and knowledge as a Cutter Grinder to analyze specifications, set up and operate machine tools and repair cutting tools. The work requires interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents. The Cutter Grinder Technicians plans the sequence of operation and materials required according to knowledge of computer technology, such as computer aided design (CAD), or computer aided manufacturing (CAM), to perform complex cutter grinding operations. The Cutter Grinder will test and inspect the tools and cutter grinder equipment to ensure that they are true to the original design and function properly. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills will be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the machinability of metals, with a good mechanical aptitude
Knowledge and ability to use machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments
Knowledge of shop geometry and trigonometry

Responsibilities

Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as anca grinders, edge prep machine, laser marking machine & Zoller inspection machine to sharpen tools to prescribed dimensions and finishes
Operate CNC preset equipment.
Perform problem solving tasks in a highly automated and dynamic manufacturing environment
Perform set-ups and operations of various types of tools, cutter grinders and other grinding machines to fabricate all types of tools and cutters
Sharpen or modify tools, milling cutters, drills, reamers, etc. involving special contours, compound angles and radii to required specifications
Perform preventative maintenance on machinery as required
Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to perform cutter grinder activities
Verify dimensions and surface of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indicators
Perform tests with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary
Select materials to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerances
Perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task
Material Handling
Run Cutoff Machine as needed
Laser Mark Cutting Tools
General area cleaning / support
Loading Cutter Grind Machines
Supporting Cutter Grind Operators as directed
Run Wheel Dresser Machine

Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

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