Manual Grinder

Sandvik • Nashville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications. Use hardware on the build sheets to assemble final product to print specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required.
• Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations 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 tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Surface Grinders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.
• Check machinery daily to ensure functionality.
• Use prints and bill of materials to assemble final product.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED