ARCH Cutting Tools is looking for an experienced grinder that understands mid to advanced level grinding principles. 

Summary

• Set up, operate, and maintain various grinding machines. May complete work with surface grinding, OD, Bryant ID griding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate various grinding machines to complete spec parts that meet quality standards.
  • Selects grinding wheel, grinding speeds, and feed rates for each operation according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives, and mounts wheel on spindle.
  • Moves controls and reads dials to set rotation speeds and feed rates.
  • Moves controls to feed workpiece to wheel or vice versa.
• Verifies dimensions for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment.
• May dress grinding wheel to specified profile for contour grinding, using special fixtures and tools.
• Maintains work area in a 5S manner.
• Maintain machine and work area cleanliness.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Strong attention to detail
• Process Improvement
• Able to communicate verbally

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Equivalent to high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May be required to have experience in OD/ID Grinders, surface grinders, centerless grinders, etc.