Surface Grinder

Weiss-Aug – New Kensington, PA; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 Surface Grinder to set up, program, and operate grinding equipment for precision tooling components. You will read blueprints, align tools, and inspect parts to ensure tight tolerances meet specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5 years in a similar environment. On-site position with competitive benefits and opportunities for skill growth.

Qualifications

• Blueprint reading and drafting basics are required.
• Strong mathematical skills for tolerances and measurements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate grinding equipment to produce tooling components.
• Read blueprints/CAD/CAM files for part specifications.
• Align and adjust cutting tools and workpieces.
• Grind parts to high-tolerance specifications.
• Measure and inspect completed components for conformance.
• Record labor time spent on each job.
• Present products to Die Assembly or shipping.
• Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, tolerances.
• Assist customers with various manufacturing processes as needed.
• Ensure work area safety and equipment condition.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Ability to work with minimal-supervise

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauge blocks

Load test equipment

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.