Precision Surface Grinder
About The Position
Pinewood Tool is seeking a precision surface grinding specialist to work on demanding tooling and component jobs in its precision toolroom. The role focuses on achieving tight flatness, parallelism, and surface-finish requirements, including tolerances to .0001 inches on hardened tool steel and specialty alloys. The work includes one-off parts, prototypes, and short production runs for customers in automotive, medical device, aerospace, industrial automation, and engineered products. The grinder plans and sets up jobs independently, including workholding, wheel selection, and wheel dressing, and is responsible for quality from the first pass through the finished part. The position also involves sharing expertise with toolmakers and apprentices and proposing improvements in methods, tooling, and technology. Pinewood Tool describes its shop as using precision CNC milling, turning, grinding, and EDM, with Mastercam, machine controls, a modern ERP, and AI tools.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of precision surface grinding experience in a toolroom or short-run job shop.
- A track record of holding tight flatness, parallelism, and surface-finish requirements.
- Strong wheel selection and dressing skills across materials and finishes.
- Expert precision measurement skills using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and surface plates, checking every part to the tenth.
- Solid blueprint-reading and GD&T skills.
- Pride in the craft and motivation to continually improve.
Responsibilities
- Precision surface grind tooling and components to tight flatness, parallelism, and surface-finish specifications.
- Plan and set up jobs, including workholding, wheel selection, and dressing.
- Hold tolerances to .0001 inches on hardened tool steel and specialty alloys.
- Own quality from the first pass through the finished part.
- Take on demanding jobs and share grinding know-how with toolmakers and apprentices.
- Suggest and implement improvements in methods, tooling, and technology.
Benefits
- Signing bonus
- Flexible hours
- Health and dental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Performance-based bonus
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training and development
- Food, snacks, and team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
