Grinding Specialist/Lead Tooling Specialist

ALIGN PRECISION; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN PRECISION is seeking a skilled machinist/grinder to set up and operate grinding equipment, securing parts with fixtures and inspecting tolerances. You will select wheels, control speeds and feeds, and dress the wheel to meet specifications while adhering to OSHA safety guidelines.

Documentation and quality checks are essential parts of the role. The position requires reading blueprints, mil-spec knowledge, and the ability to work accurately in a precision environment.

Qualifications

• Blueprint reading and mil-spec knowledge is required.
• Ability to read and interpret exacting drawings.
• Commitment to OSHA safety rules and PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Mounts and secures workpieces on fixtures or machine table.
• Selects grinding wheel and sets speeds/feeds.
• Operates controls to feed and dress wheel as needed.
• Inspects dimensions with micrometers and dial indicators.
• Performs grinding on nonmetallic materials when required.
• Completes required paperwork and documentation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety

Quality inspection

Tools

Grinding machine

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Position Summary

Builds fixtures to print for CNC machines & assembly. Build fixtures to print for CNC machines & assembly. Machine prototype parts to print. Machine secondary operations and rework parts. Responsible for accuracy of own work. Use inspection gauges and equipment to check work. Must be able to wear personal safety gear as required to meet OSHA regulations, ie., goggles, gloves, back belt, apron, and respirator when required. Basic blueprint reading and mil spec knowledge. Fill out required paperwork and required documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Positions and secures workpiece on magnetic chuck, in holding fixture, or directly to machine table.
• Selects grinding wheel, grinding speeds, and feed rates for each operation according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives, and mounts wheel on spindle.
• Moves device to dress wheel.
• Moves controls and reads dials to set rotation speeds and feed rates.
• Positions and tightens stops to limit table travel.
• Moves controls to feed workpiece to wheel or vice versa.
• Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
• Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment.
• May dress grinding wheel to specified profile for contour grinding, using special fixtures and tools.
• May grind nonmetallic materials, such as plastics.
• May operate tracer attachment to duplicate contours from templates or models.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Travel Required

N/A

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.