Surface Grinder

Weiss-Aug Co.; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; 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, a leader in precision manufacturing, seeks a Surface Grinder to join our New Kensington, PA team. You will set up, program and operate grinding equipment to produce high-precision metal parts, aligning tools and workpieces from CAD/CAM files.

The role requires five years of experience, strong math skills, and the ability to lift heavy components. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Blueprint reading, metalworking, and drafting classes are preferred.
• Willingness to pursue additional skill development as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program and operate grinding equipment to produce precision tooling components.
• Read blueprints and CAD/CAM files; align and secure tools and workpieces.
• Grind parts to tight tolerance specifications and inspect for defects.
• Record labor time accurately and hand off to the next operation.
• Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Assist internal/external customers with manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and identify equipment issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Minimal supervision

Heavy lifting

Precision manufacturing mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauge blocks

Comparators

Job description

Join Weiss-Aug - A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

Surface Grinder

We’re currently seeking a passionate and skilled Surface Grinder to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for setting up, programming and operating variety of machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (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 the completed components for conformance to specifications and free of defects.
• Record accurately labor time spent on each job.
• Present product to Die Assembly or shipping department or deliver to next operation for completion.
• Ability to 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 that no obvious issues with equipment or safety exists.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment.
• Ability to operate additional equipment in other department areas as needed.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Perform other work-related duties and tasks as assigned.
• Ability to make proper wheel selections and dress wheels accordingly.

Requirements

• 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.

This position is at our New Kensington, PA location.

Other Benefits Include

• 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

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.