Tool Grinder B

We are looking for a Tool Grinder B for our client located in Franklin Park, IL The Tool Grinder B performs the duties of setting up and operating one or more grinders to perform a normal range of tool grinding operations.

Available Shift: 2nd Shift - 1 PM to 9 PM CST (Flexible start time)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected Hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8-hr shift

• 6-hr Saturday Shift (Voluntary, not mandatory)

• Overtime

Career Level: Union

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work from blueprints, specifications, piece parts, and instructions. Braze materials and tools in preparation for grinding operations.

• Set up equipment to perform surface, drill pointing, broach, hob, and other similar grinding operations on steel and carbide cutters, reamers, dies, gauges, form tools, or special items.

• Plan sequence of operations, select the method of holding a workpiece and verify dimensions, tolerance, tooling, and grinding requirements.

• Select and dress wheels. Mount grinding wheels, set grind, rotation, and spindle speeds, feed rates, angle of the wheel, length of cycle or stroke, and depth of cut

• Position blades, cams, diamonds, and stops. Measure the workpiece to determine the amount of material to be removed.

• Position on the table, face plate, or magnetic chuck in the fixture or chuck jaws or between centers of wheels.

• Start the machine, engage the automatic mechanism, direct the flow of coolant, observe operations perform secondary operations to obtain high finish requirements.

• Obtain first-piece inspection approval.

• Make adjustments to ensure proper operations.

• Check work for conformance to specifications.

• Place the workpiece in the designated location.

• Maintain equipment, clean, oil, change worn wheels, and ensure that safety devices are operative.

• Provide assistance to other personnel as requested.

• Notify the supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.

• Use a micrometer, caliper, comparator, height gauge, band saw various machine tools measuring instruments, and hand and hand power tools.

• Follow safety rules and keep the work area in clean and orderly condition.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3 Years of Manual Machining experience

• Experience with manual milling, including facing, boring, drilling, and tapping

• Experience with manual lathes, including turning, boring, and single-point threading

• Experience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gage, and optical comparator

• Skilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry, and other basic math skills

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Occasionally 1-33%: Sit

• Occasionally 1-33%: Twist/Turn

• Occasionally 1-33%: Stoop/Bend

• Occasionally 1-33%: Push/Pull

• Occasionally 1-33%: Repetitive hand/wrist

• Occasionally 1-33%: Hand Movement - Fine Manipulation

• Occasionally 1-33%: Hand Movement - Gross Grasping

• Occasionally 1-33%: Hand Movement - Simple Grasping

• Occasionally 1-33%: Forearm Rotation

• Frequently 34% - 66%: Walk

• Continuously 67% - 100%: Stand Lifting/Carrying

• Occasionally 1-33%: Lift / Carry 1-10 lbs.

• Occasionally 1-33%: Lift / Carry 11-25 lbs.

Visual Demands

• Continuously 67% - 100%: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

• Continuously 67% - 100%: Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Work Environment & Hazards

• Occasionally 1-33%: Cold

• Occasionally 1-33%: Heat

• Occasionally 1-33%: Machine movement or vibration

• Continuously 67% - 100%: Loud noise, constant or periodic

Benefits: (For regular employees) Basic Accident Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate Services. (Waiting time for benefits: 60 days)