JOB OVERVIEW:

Tool and Die Maker - Precision Grinding Specialist, playing a vital role in crafting intricate components demanding meticulous precision and tolerance. Your mastery of precision grinding, coupled with your capacity to operate within ultra-tight tolerances of +/- 0.00005 inches, will be pivotal in ensuring our success in delivering precision parts. Uphold quality and safety standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a high school education or equivalent and Tool & Die certification or equivalent.
• Proven track record handling components with tolerances of +/- 0.00005 inches.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with various grinding techniques, including surface and cylindrical grinding.
• Familiarity with an array of grinding machinery, including CNC grinders, surface grinders, and cylindrical grinders.
• Keen attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to producing top-quality work.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, adept at resolving grinding-related challenges.
• Effective communicator and collaborator, thriving in team environments.
• Familiarity with safety protocols in grinding operations.
• Capable of operating multiple machines if needed.
• May be required to provide training to less experienced operators.
• Verify machined work-piece conformance using measuring devices.
• Inspect own work for dimensional accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• May be tasked with inspecting work of other operators.
• Calculate data such as dimensions, rotation speeds, feed rates, and machining times.
• Proficiency in using handheld tools for dimensional measurement, such as limit gauges, micrometers, calipers, gage blocks,and optical comparators.
• Strong ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently, ensuring tasks are completed in accordance with established guidelines.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and proactive approach to tasks, with a track record of taking initiative to identify and address challenges.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, allowing for meticulous execution of tasks and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members
• Consistent punctuality and reliability, displaying a commitment to being on time and present at scheduled work hours.
• Dependable and trustworthy, with a history of fulfilling obligations and meeting commitments.
  Competitive benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, and 401K plan with employer match.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $25.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Configure, operate, and uphold precision grinding machinery and equipment.
• Decipher engineering drawings, blueprints, and specs to determine grinding requisites.
• Achieve exact dimensions of +/- 0.00005 inches tolerances during component grinding and finishing.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and quality control teams to verify components align with design criteria.
• Execute regular maintenance on grinding equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within grinding processes to sustain efficiency and quality.
• Mentor and train other team members as required.
• Adhere rigorously to safety protocols while ensuring a clean and organized workspace.
• Study blueprints/layouts to visualize and plan grinding sequences.
• Select and mount grinding wheel, dressing it appropriately.
• Choose feed rates, grinding speeds, depth of cuts, and suitable grinding wheel specifications for each operation.