Precision Surface Grinder for High-Tolerance Parts

Weiss-Aug – New Kensington, PA; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug – New Kensington, PA is seeking a skilled Surface Grinder to set up, program, and operate grinding machines producing precision metal parts. You will read blueprints, verify tolerances, and ensure quality through testing and inspection.

The role requires five years of experience, strong math skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. We offer benefits and a collaborative work environment in New Kensington, PA.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years working experience in similar work environment.
• Blueprint reading, metalworking, drafting classes.
• Desire to take classes as needed to gain additional skills needed to succeed in tool and die manufacturing.
• Ability to use common tools.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to push a minimum of 100 pounds; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, or CAD/CAM files.
• Set up, operate grinding equipment as necessary for the manufacturing of specific tooling components.
• Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and workpieces.
• Grind machine parts to high tolerance specifications.
• Measure, examine and test, as required, to ensure conformance to specifications and defect-free components.
• Record labor time spent on each job.
• Present product to Die Assembly or shipping department or deliver to next operation for completion.
• Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of components.
• Assist internal and external customers as needed with various manufacturing processes.
• Inspect work area to ensure equipment and safety are fine.
• Use measuring instruments like micrometers, comparators, and dial indicators.
• Operate additional equipment in other department areas as needed.
• Use logic to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Select and dress grinding wheels correctly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauge blocks

Calipers

Job description

Weiss-Aug – New Kensington, PA is seeking a skilled Surface Grinder to set up, program, and operate grinding machines producing precision metal parts. You will read blueprints, verify tolerances, and ensure quality through testing and inspection.

The role requires five years of experience, strong math skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. We offer benefits and a collaborative work environment in New Kensington, PA.