Tool Maker / Precision Grinder

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO days

FSA option

Identity theft protection

Short term disability

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of high-precision machined components, tooling, and automation systems.

We seek an experienced Tool Maker / Precision Grinder to join our manufacturing team and produce components for custom automation and machines on the Mitsui Surface Grinder. The role involves interpreting specifications, setting up and operating tool room equipment, fitting and assembling parts, and collaborating with engineers on prototyping and repairs to ensure products meet

Qualifications

• Proficiency in manual surface grinding.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and read GD&T.
• Experience reading blueprints and planning operations.
• Experience with manual milling and turning equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visualize and compute dimensions and tolerances of assemblies from specs.
• Study blueprints/specifications and use GD&T to plan operations.
• Machining and setup on tool room equipment (milling, surface grinders, lathes).
• Verify dimensions and clearances with calipers, micrometers, indicators, or microscopes.
• Perform polishing, filing, grinding, shimming, adjusting to fit and finish parts.
• Select metals and alloys for components.
• Conduct test runs to ensure parts meet specs and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers for prototyping and repairs.

Skills

Surface Grinding

Tolerances ±0.0001

GD&T reading

Mill/Lathe operation

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

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 for prototyping and 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

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.