Manual Grinder

Sandvik; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking a Manual Grinder for our South Beloit, IL facility. The role involves using chamfer grinders and other manual machines to produce high-precision cutting tools, verifying accuracy against engineering drawings and specifications.

You will set up machines, read prints, select fixtures, and monitor machining parameters to ensure parts meet tolerances. Strong math and measurement skills are essential for success in this hands-on manufacturing position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of machine shop experience required.
• Certification preferred but not required.
• Strong math and measurement skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and establish offsets as required.
• Study blueprints and specs to determine tolerances.
• Verify finished parts against drawings and specs.
• Select and align fixtures, tools, and materials.
• Monitor feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
• Operate grinders, lathes, mills, and shapers safely.
• Inspect parts with micrometers and calipers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math proficiency

Manual machining

Metrology basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Shapers

Job description

Job Title: Manual GrinderDepartment: ManufacturingReports to: Production SupervisorClassification: Non-ExemptLocation: South Beloit, ILTravel: NoneJob Summary: The Manual Grinder will work with Chamfer Grinders, and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications. Use hardware on the build sheets to assemble final product to print specifications.Duties/Responsibilities:Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.Check machinery daily to ensure functionality.Other duties assigned.Use prints and bill of materials to assemble final product.Education and Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required.Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required.Experience with Surface Grinders is preferred.Required Skills/Abilities:Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.Ability to accurately read blueprints.Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.