Tool Grinder - Nordson
Clinton, SC
About the Job
Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Tool Room Grinderto join our team. As a Tool Room Grinder, you willbe responsible foroperatinga selection of manualtooland cutter grinding equipment for a variety of our machining applications. This is a skilled role. The role also requiresa high levelof attention to detail to ensure quality production and reliability in attendance to ensure our on-time delivery to our customers stays at a world class level.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
Ability to set up and run tool and cutter grinders such as: surface grinders,Pratt & Whitney R-6,CincinattiMonoset,Hybcoform relief grinder, #2 Tool and Cutter Grinder, Sterling drill grinder, etc.
Understanding of the grades, shapes, and styles of grinding wheels.
Ability to make basic formed grinding wheels usingradius and anglediamondwheeldresser andcrush form wheel dresser
Ability to make step drills, step reamers, and flat form tools
Understanding the use of multiple fixtures and attachments associated with tool grinding and sharpening
Ability to sharpen acomplex geometrycutting tools including drills, taps, reamers, step-drills, circular and dovetail form tools
Fluency in shop math and the ability to calculate angles,clearances, radial and axial reliefusing trigonometry mathematics
Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory of machine replacement parts.
Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T
Robustknowledge in the use of instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, optical comparators, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
Ability to communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Leads all cross training and new hire training activities.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Indirect through training new associates
Education and Experience Requirements
Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree
3-4years of experience in a tool making environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education
Recognized apprenticeship may berequired
PreferredSkills and Abilities
Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
Strong understanding of mathematics
Strong communicator and team player
Ability to work independently andhighattention to detail.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.
The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds,frequentlylift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employeeis consistently required tostand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employeeis occasionally required tosit walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
None