Tool Maker / Precision Grinder

Dynomax Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

FSA option

Short Term Disability

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. in Wheeling, IL seeks an experienced Tool Maker / Precision Grinder to manufacture custom automation components and tools. You will set up and operate tool room equipment, inspect parts to spec, and support prototyping and repairs on complex assemblies.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints with GD&T, maintaining ±0.0001 tolerances, and using a variety of grinders and mills to finish parts. A strong eye for detail and collaboration with engineers is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with GD&T and precision grinding.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances on complex parts.
• Familiarity reading blueprints and specs.
• Experience with manual mills/lathes and surface grinders.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tool room equipment (milling, grinding, turning).
• Analyze specifications and determine sequences using GD&T.
• Verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Perform bench and assembly operations to finish parts.
• Collaborate with engineers on prototyping and repairs.

Skills

Surface Grinding

Tolerance 0.0001

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Manual Mill/Lathe

Tools

Prototrak mill

Manual milling

Surface grinder

Turning lathe

Job description

TOOL MAKER / PRECISION GRINDER

A family-owned company, Dynomax designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking an experienced Tool Maker / Precision Grinder to join our manufacturing team.The Tool Maker / Precision Grinder will manufacture components for custom automation and machines. This includes analyzing specifications, setting up and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts. Most work will be performed on a Mitsui Surface Grinder.

Tool Maker / Precision Grinder Job Responsibilities:

• Visualize and compute dimensions and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications
• Study blueprints or specifications and use GD&T to plan sequences of operations for the manufacturing of components and assemblies.
• Perform machining operations and set-up on tool room equipment such as milling equipment, surface grinders, and turning lathes
• Verify dimensions, alignments, smoothness and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, indicators and microscopes
• Perform critical bench and assembly operations including polishing, filing, grinding, shimming, and adjusting to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble and ultimately finish projects
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys
• Conduct test runs with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary
• Work with engineers to give them technical support forprototypingand repairs.?

Tool Maker / Precision Grinder Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in Manual Surface Grinding
• Hold a +/- .0001 tolerance for flatness/dimensions/slots/diameters
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T a plus
• Ability to run manual mill, manual lathe, Prototrak mill, and other tool room equipment a plus

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
• Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days
• Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection
• Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax!

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.