CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer

Job Title: CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer

Department: Grinding

Reports to: General Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Batavia, IL

Travel: None

Job Summary: The CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer to produce premium quality, high precision,

carbide cutting tools using ANCA tool grinding machines and programs.  Will ensure proper set up machines, programming, tooling, and parts are machined in accordance with manufacturing standards and specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Program, setup and operate machines to produce tools per product specifications.
• Ensure product accuracy and uniformity throughout the manufacturing process creating consistent parts.
• Read technical drawings/blueprints to develop custom programs for specialty tooling.
• Provide general preventative maintenance to all machines.
• Identify wheel wear on ALL wheel types
• Create master programs for all standard and modified standard endmills.
• Set-up, inspect, produce good first piece & run production on drills, keyway cutters, dovetail cutters & reamers.
• Create programs and wheel offsets to drills, keyway cutters, dovetail cutters & reamers.
• Create master programs for ANY cutting tool within software capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• 6+ months industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience. 
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of tool and cutter grinding is ideal but not required.
• Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in operating and programming machines is preferred.
• Experience with ANCA controls is preffered
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous 5-Axis CNC Setup / Operator experience is preferred 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Outstanding mathematical skills including geometry and math conversions. 
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• General cutting tool technical applications knowledge.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.