CNC Grinding Specialist

About the Role:

The CNC Grinding Technician will play a crucial role in providing innovative solutions to challenging machining requirements in the industry, supporting product development teams at Milwaukee Tool.

This position ensures that prototypes are made accurately, efficiently, and timely to aid in data collection and decision-making, enabling the company to maintain its competitive advantage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating new prototypes, working with a driven team using industry-leading technologies and equipment in a state-of-the-art facility.

This is a 2nd shift position, 10 hour days Monday-Thursday, 1:30pm-11:30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, set up, and operate conventional or CNC machine tools to create parts to necessary dimensions and tolerancing.
• Select, mount, and dress grinding wheels, using knowledge of abrasives, super abrasives, grinding procedures, techniques, and shop mechanics.
• Perform frequent changeovers for small quantity and custom orders.
• Monitor feeds and speeds of machines during operation, adjust as needed to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine operational methods or sequences to produce products within tolerances.
• Use hard gaging and/or vision measuring instruments to verify dimensions of first run part and finished parts to verify print dimensions and tolerancing.
• Respond to problems with urgency by reviewing machine setup and process, identifying root causes, and making corrections as needed.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition and practice good housekeeping of work area.
• Review assigned work requests and communicate accurate time estimates of scheduled work to leadership.
• Demonstrate effective and accurate communication to leadership and peers.
• Work effectively in a team environment, requiring minimal supervision, and be a self-starting individual willing to take ownership and initiative for personal development.
• Contribute to and drive organizational culture, goals, and objectives.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience with grinding, with experience with tool grinding preferred.
• Good math and trigonometry skills, with the ability to calculate appropriate machine settings and adjust accordingly.
• Prior experience with complex grinding setups, including jigs, fixtures, and other custom work holding.
• Experience programming and operating Walter, ANCA, Star, Schutte, Strausak grinders.
• Experience with manual data input (MDI) and G & M codes.
• Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, and/or Numroto machine controls.
• Knowledge of Solid Works, Mastercam, Tool Studio, Vector Cam, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of 5S Principles.

Perks and Benefits:

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.