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Job Title: Wheel Dressing Technician – Round Tool Manufacturing
Location: Reynoldsville, PA
Shift: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday–Friday; additional hours or other shifts as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Manufacturing / Tool Grinding
About Us
We are a precision manufacturing operation producing high-quality cutting tools and components for customers across a wide range of industries. Our team is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while providing a clean, well-organized, and team-oriented work environment.
We are currently seeking a Wheel Dressing Technician to support our manufacturing operations on second shift.
Position Overview
The Wheel Dressing Technician is responsible for dressing, profiling, inspecting, and maintaining grinding wheels to ensure optimal grinding performance, consistency, and quality. This role requires strong technical knowledge of grinding processes, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with grinding operators to support production and quality requirements.
- Dress and profile grinding wheels according to established specifications, work instructions, and production requirements
- Select appropriate dressing tools, parameters, and methods based on wheel type and application
- Inspect grinding wheels for wear, damage, and conformity to specifications
- Monitor wheel performance and make adjustments to maintain optimal grinding conditions
- Troubleshoot grinding wheel and dressing-related issues, working collaboratively with operators and supervision
- Read and interpret drawings, routings, and item attributes related to grinding operations
- Maintain proper documentation related to wheel dressing activities and shop floor data collection
- Perform routine maintenance and care of dressing equipment and associated tooling
- Adhere to all aspects of the Quality Management System and safety requirements
- Assist with training operators and technicians on proper wheel use and dressing techniques when requested
- Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S and safety standards
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience with grinding wheel dressing and profiling in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of grinding wheel types, abrasives, bonds, and dressing tools
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, routings, and technical drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
- Experience in round tool or precision grinding manufacturing
- Familiarity with CNC and manual grinding operations
- Experience working in a quality-driven manufacturing environment
- Experience with shop floor data collection systems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move grinding wheels, tooling, and materials as required
- Manual dexterity to handle dressing tools, grinding wheels, and inspection equipment
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks at 90% of wage
- Retirement plan options – 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
- Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants who require accommodation due to a disability at any point during the application process may contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.