OD Grinder

GWS Tool Group • South Beloit, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The OD Grinder will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs. This role involves facilitating and operating CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Strong math skills to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Inspect tools for defects using quality control tools.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal.
• A well-rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous CNC Operator experience is preferred.
• Programming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and offsets.
• Programming and machine operation.
• Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
• Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Manager.
• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
• Other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

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