Tool Maker / Precision Grinder

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Plan with a generous Company 5%

Paid holidays

PTO days

Optional FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Optional Short Term Disability

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer seeking a Tool Maker / Precision Grinder. The role involves setting up and operating machinery, grinding and finishing parts, and supporting prototyping with engineering for high‑precision components. Most work centers on a Mitsui surface grinder, with additional tool room tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with GD&T and tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency operating tool room equipment and setting up machines.

Responsibilities

• Visualize and compute dimensions and tolerances based on specs.
• Study blueprints or specs and use GD&T to plan operations.
• Perform machining and setup on tool room equipment and assess finished parts.

Skills

Manual Surface Grinding

GD&T

Read blueprints

Prototrak mill

Manual mill

Manual lathe

Tools

Mitsui Surface Grinder

Milling equipment

Turning lathes

Prototrak mill

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 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

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.