Tool Grinder

1 week ago

Franklin Park, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Tool Grinder

Job Description

The Tool Grinder will perform duties to plan, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of tools, jigs, prototypes, special parts, and fixtures involving difficult and complex machine operations utilizing a wide variety of manual and CNC machine tools. The Tool Grinder will work from prints, sketches, computer-aided manufacturing software, machine manuals, machinist manuals, and instructions.

Responsibilities
  • Work from blueprints, specifications, piece parts, and instructions.
  • Braise materials and tools in preparation for grinding operations.
  • Set up equipment to perform surface, drill pointing, broach, hob, and other similar grinding operations on steel and carbide cutters, reamers, dies, gauges, form tools, or special items.
  • Plan sequence of operations, select the method of holding workpiece, and verify dimensions, tolerance, tooling, and grinding requirements.
  • Select and dress wheels. Mount grinding wheels, set grind, rotation, and spindle speeds, feed rates, angle of wheel, length of cycle or stroke, and depth of cut.
  • Position blades, cams, diamonds, and stops.
  • Measure workpiece to determine the amount of material to be removed. Position on table, faceplate, or magnetic chuck in fixture or between centers of wheels.
  • Start machine, engage automatic mechanism, direct flow of coolant, and observe operations.
  • Perform secondary operations to obtain high finish requirements.
  • Obtain first piece inspection approval.
  • Make adjustments to ensure proper operations.
  • Check work for conformance to specifications and place workpiece in designated location.
  • Maintain equipment, clean, oil, change worn wheels, and ensure that safety devices are operative.
  • Complete paperwork and prepare reports.
  • Provide assistance to other personnel as requested.
  • Notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.
  • Use micrometer, caliper, comparator, height gauge, band saw, and various machine tools and measuring instruments and hand power tools.
  • Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
  • Tooling
  • Die repair
  • Tool grinder
  • Manual grinding
  • Blueprint reading
  • Progressive die
  • Grinder operation
  • Micrometer usage
  • Maintenance repair
  • Die maintenance
  • Manual machining
  • Surface grinding
  • Mills & lathes operation
  • Calipers usage
  • Toolroom management
  • Manual lathe operation
  • Die making
  • EDM
  • Mold making
  • Quality inspection
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • OD grinding on step drills
  • Experience porting tools
  • Surface grinding and brazing
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous Tool Grinding Experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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