CNC Cutter Grinder - 2nd Shift - Carol Stream, IL

BLACKHAWK INDUSTRIAL OPERATING CO•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Cutter Grinder is responsible for performing precision grinding, sharpening, polishing, or cutting of tools (drills, reamers, end mills, etc. in HSS and solid carbide). Make or modify cutting tools to blueprints or written instruction. Modify tool holders, boring bars.

Requirements

Fully competent with reading blueprints
Use of inspection equipment (precise measuring tools)
Follow written and verbal instruction
Ability to troubleshoot Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Log in and out of set-up and operation (time management)
Ability to think creatively, make decisions, and solve problems
Able to communicate and cooperate with supervisors and peers
High school diploma or equivalent required
0-2 years of experience required in the field or in a related field

Nice To Haves

Some college or trade school preferred
2-4 years of experience preferred
CNC programs, manual tool/cutter grinding experience or machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Personally exhibits, and consistent with Core Behaviors
Responsible for promoting culture of safety
Set up and operate all departmental equipment, to recondition standard tooling and/or make/modify special tools
Select, dress and mount grinding wheels on machines, according to specifications, using hand tools, applying knowledge of abrasives, and grinding procedures.
Inspect, feel, and measure work pieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
Perform basic maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating machine parts.
Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary; stop machines when problems occur.
Remove and replace worn or broken machine parts, using hand tools.
File or finish surfaces of work pieces, using prescribed hand tools.
Turn valves to direct flow of coolant against cutting wheels and work pieces during grinding.
Compute numbers, widths, and angles of cutting tools, micrometers, scales, and gauges, and adjust tools to produce specified cuts.
Inspect cutting tools to detect defects, assess wear, and verify specifications, using micrometers, and loupes.
Programing & adjustments of CNC Machines
Inspect equipment, process, or materials to identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects
Keep workspace clean and organized
Ability to complete necessary paperwork and documentation as required. (Travelers, timesheets, inspection reports, etc.)