What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer position at GWS Tool Group?
Job Title: CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer
Department: Grinding
Reports to: Production Unit Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Location: Nashville, TN
Travel: None
Job Summary: The CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer to produce premium quality, high precision,
carbide cutting tools using specific 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:
Department: Grinding
Reports to: Production Unit Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Location: Nashville, TN
Travel: None
Job Summary: The CNC Tool Grinder/Programmer to produce premium quality, high precision,
carbide cutting tools using specific 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
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in machining, programming or related field is preferred.
- 5 years of experience in CNC tool and grinder programming.
- Must be proficient in using Numroto, Rollomatic VGPro, Walter Tool Studio and/or Anca ToolRoom software (multiple disciples preferred).
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and programming languages.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Requires hands-on experience with G-code programming to support CNC machine setup, troubleshooting, and production efficiency
- 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.