Tool Grinder Position Available In Laurens, South Carolina

Tool Grinder Job Employer Name:

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13936894

Location:

Clinton, South Carolina

Date Posted:

1/31/2025

Wage:

Negotiable

Category:

Manufacturing

Job Code:

REQ41322

Job Description:

Job Summary We are seeking a Tool Room Grinder to join our team. As a Tool Room Grinder, you will be responsible for operating a selection of manual tool and cutter grinding equipment for a variety of our machining applications. This is a skilled role. The role also requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure quality production and reliability in attendance to ensure our on-time delivery to our customers stays at a world class level. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
• Ability to set up and run tool and cutter grinders such as: surface grinders, Pratt & Whitney R-6, Cincinatti Monoset, Hybco form relief grinder, #2 Tool and Cutter Grinder, Sterling drill grinder, etc.
• Understanding of the grades, shapes, and styles of grinding wheels.
• Ability to make basic formed grinding wheels using radius and angle diamond wheel dresser and crush form wheel dresser
• Ability to make step drills, step reamers, and flat form tools
• Understanding the use of multiple fixtures and attachments associated with tool grinding and sharpening
• Ability to sharpen a complex geometry cutting tools including drills, taps, reamers, step-drills, circular and dovetail form tools
• Fluency in shop math and the ability to calculate angles, clearances, radial and axial relief using trigonometry mathematics
• Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory of machine replacement parts.
• Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T
• Robust knowledge in the use of instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, optical comparators, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
• Ability to communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Leads all cross training and new hire training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Indirect through training new associates Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist – preferred associate degree
• 3-4 years of experience in a tool making environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education
• Recognized apprenticeship may be required Preferred Skills and Abilities
• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
• Strong understanding of mathematics
• Strong communicator and team player
• Ability to work independently and high attention to detail. Working Conditions and Physical Demands
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Nordson Corporation

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