Precision Tool & Cutter Grinder - All Shifts

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled Tool Grinder to set up and operate tool and cutter grinders, grinding and forming cutting tools to meet exact tolerances. The role involves selecting wheels, fixtures, speeds, and feeds, and performing precision checks on finished tools.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to read blueprints, interpret GD&T, and use measuring devices. Overtime and shift work are required, with full-time employment in the San Diego area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tolerances.
• Experience with gauges and measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan operation sequence and setup by examining cutting tools, parts blueprint, and forming requirements.
• Set up machines and select grinding wheels and fixtures.
• Operate tool and cutter grinding machines to grind, form, and sharpen tools to specifications.
• Account for tolerances and QA checks on finished tools.

Skills

Gauges

Reading blueprints

GD&T

Measuring devices

Shop math

Overtime

Shift work

Tool grinding

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled Tool Grinder to set up and operate tool and cutter grinders, grinding and forming cutting tools to meet exact tolerances. The role involves selecting wheels, fixtures, speeds, and feeds, and performing precision checks on finished tools.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to read blueprints, interpret GD&T, and use measuring devices. Overtime and shift work are required, with full-time employment in the San Diego area.