CNC Tool Grinder

About the role

Guhring is a world-class manufacturer of round shank cutting tools for the metalworking industry, also a provider of top-quality coating, reconditioning, and tool management services. More than a century of expertise in cutting tool manufacturing, combined with powerful R&D resources, place Guhring at the forefront of technical innovations in cutting tools.

The CNC Universal Grinder is responsible to set up and operate universal CNC grinding machines to perform a variety of complex machining operations to close tolerance customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review work assignments; verify that work pieces and routing match regarding count, type and proper sequence.
• Follow established procedures for machine set up, including selecting proper grind wheels, bushings, collets and programs to be used; input tool and set up values; grind first piece, inspect, adjust as needed and obtain approval from leadworker or supervisor when process has been completed.
• Dress and form abrasive wheels using standard dressing devices.
• Mount and secure tools in machine.
• Set and adjust wheel spindle speeds, feed rate and travel stops.
• Run equipment in auto-cycle whenever possible, continually inspecting finished tools for correct dimensions.
• Set up and operate more than one machine whenever possible and when management determines that order size and cycle times are appropriate.
• Enter all production information into the data collection system.
• Monitor equipment performance; report problems and request required maintenance to avoid unnecessary downtime and machine damage or repairs.
• Perform SPC procedures on all jobs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for keeping area clean at all times.

Qualifications

Associate's degree with emphasis in machine tool operation or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Skills

• Previous experience with basic machine operation or related technical training.
• One year of direct machine setup and operation experience.
• Previous experience involving principles of grinding.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow written instructions and shop drawings.
• Above average math skills.
• Must be able to calculate appropriate machine settings and adjust accordingly.
• Must have good math and trigonometry skills.
• Must be able to use required precision measuring and testing equipment.
• Broad knowledge of cutting tool design and universal grinding procedures through using multi-axis CNC.