Cutter grinder job description
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Cutter grinder requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in cutter grinder job postings.
Sample cutter grinder requirements
- Extensive experience in cutting and grinding processes.
- Familiarity with manual and/or CNC grinders.
- Knowledge of machine shop processes and terminology.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Sample required cutter grinder soft skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- High level of hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Cutter grinder job description example 1
Zimmer Biomet cutter grinder job description
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
* Develop cutting tool designing geometries for cutting high temp alloy materials.
* Program the CNC equipment that establishes correct geometries in the cutting tool.
* Apply the best solution of tooling paths to establish efficiencies through algorithms of cutting tools with their respective geometries.
* Positively move the COGS through reducing cost per cut with correct geometries and solutions to machining products.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Critical thinking of Cutting Tools Efficiencies in the machining environment.
* Adverse in Cutting Tool Grinding Equipment. (CNC Grinders, Manual Grinders), inclusive of producing a correct cutting tool.
* Proficient in CNC equipment and the Cam Software.
* Program Tools with appropriate geometries for High Temp Alloys to efficient cost per cut analysis. Recondition and/or sharpen cutting tools. (End mills, Milling cutters, Countersinks, Reamers, and drills.)
* Design, Set-Up grinder for specification of cutting tools for High Temp Alloy machining.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Expected Areas of Competence
* Knowledge of cutting tool geometries and their abilities to impact machining processes.
* Adept with cost per cut in product improvements.
* Masterful of Cutting Tool Geometries.
* Proficient with machining technologies.
* General comprehension of mechanical operations of machines.
* Critical thinking with machines and processes.
* Must have knowledge of cutting tool and cutter grinding equipment and make machine setups without extensive supervision.
* Ability to grind cutting tools. (CNC, Manual)
* Machinability of High Temp Alloy materials.
* Must be able to inspect their work to insure that tools will produce product to blueprint specifications.
* Must be able to operate tool and cutter grinders, surface grinders, drill grinders and precision measuring equipment.
* Adverse in procurement of cutting tool
* Work requires standing for long durations, some sitting, and some lifting of equipment and supplies weighing up to 60 pounds.
* Cutting tool geometries. (cut angles, reliefs, engagement points)
* Machine Strategies through cutting tools, (programing, chip thinning, attack angles, etc)
* Programing Grinding Machine
* Unigraphics
* Ability to train others on grinding applications and setups of the machines.
* Develop cutting tool designing geometries for cutting high temp alloy materials.
* Program the CNC equipment that establishes correct geometries in the cutting tool.
* Apply the best solution of tooling paths to establish efficiencies through algorithms of cutting tools with their respective geometries.
* Positively move the COGS through reducing cost per cut with correct geometries and solutions to machining products.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Critical thinking of Cutting Tools Efficiencies in the machining environment.
* Adverse in Cutting Tool Grinding Equipment. (CNC Grinders, Manual Grinders), inclusive of producing a correct cutting tool.
* Proficient in CNC equipment and the Cam Software.
* Program Tools with appropriate geometries for High Temp Alloys to efficient cost per cut analysis. Recondition and/or sharpen cutting tools. (End mills, Milling cutters, Countersinks, Reamers, and drills.)
* Design, Set-Up grinder for specification of cutting tools for High Temp Alloy machining.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Expected Areas of Competence
* Knowledge of cutting tool geometries and their abilities to impact machining processes.
* Adept with cost per cut in product improvements.
* Masterful of Cutting Tool Geometries.
* Proficient with machining technologies.
* General comprehension of mechanical operations of machines.
* Critical thinking with machines and processes.
* Must have knowledge of cutting tool and cutter grinding equipment and make machine setups without extensive supervision.
* Ability to grind cutting tools. (CNC, Manual)
* Machinability of High Temp Alloy materials.
* Must be able to inspect their work to insure that tools will produce product to blueprint specifications.
* Must be able to operate tool and cutter grinders, surface grinders, drill grinders and precision measuring equipment.
* Adverse in procurement of cutting tool
* Work requires standing for long durations, some sitting, and some lifting of equipment and supplies weighing up to 60 pounds.
* Cutting tool geometries. (cut angles, reliefs, engagement points)
* Machine Strategies through cutting tools, (programing, chip thinning, attack angles, etc)
* Programing Grinding Machine
* Unigraphics
* Ability to train others on grinding applications and setups of the machines.
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Cutter grinder job description example 2
GWS Tool Group cutter grinder job description
Job Title: Tool Cutter Grinder(Rollomatic)
Reports to:General Manager
GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. Servicing industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy, and General Engineering. As the fastest growing company in our industry, the career opportunities are numerous and the pathways for advancement are nearly limitless.
Job Summary:The tool grinder will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide, carbide tipped and HSS cutting tools using CNC Rollomatic tool cutting/grinding machines and programs. Facilitates and operates machines by programming, setup, operating machines, inspecting tools for visible flaws, and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.
Duties/Responsibilities:
+ Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.
+ Ability to accurately read blueprints.
+ Must be able to inspect tools for defects using quality control tools.
+ Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.
+ Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
+ Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Managers.
+ Pull material for upcoming jobs
+ Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
Education and Experience:
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
+ 5+ years of experience with CNC Grinding / Operator experience
+ 5+ years of experience with CNC Programming
+ Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required.
+ Previous manufacturing experience is required
Required Skills/Abilities:
+ Experience with Rollomatic Precision CNC Machines is highly preferred
Benefits/Compensation
+ PTO with an additional 11 paid holidays per year
+ Retirement 401k employer match
+ Pre-tax 401k and post-tax 401k Roth retirement savings plan options
+ 100% Match of Employee contributions into an HSA up to the IRS annual limit
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
+ Training and Development Opportunities
+ Employee assistance program
+ Basic and voluntary life insurance options
+ Short and long-term disability options
+ Premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift
+ Employee referral bonuses
Reports to:General Manager
GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. Servicing industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy, and General Engineering. As the fastest growing company in our industry, the career opportunities are numerous and the pathways for advancement are nearly limitless.
Job Summary:The tool grinder will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide, carbide tipped and HSS cutting tools using CNC Rollomatic tool cutting/grinding machines and programs. Facilitates and operates machines by programming, setup, operating machines, inspecting tools for visible flaws, and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.
Duties/Responsibilities:
+ Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.
+ Ability to accurately read blueprints.
+ Must be able to inspect tools for defects using quality control tools.
+ Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.
+ Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
+ Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Managers.
+ Pull material for upcoming jobs
+ Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
Education and Experience:
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
+ 5+ years of experience with CNC Grinding / Operator experience
+ 5+ years of experience with CNC Programming
+ Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required.
+ Previous manufacturing experience is required
Required Skills/Abilities:
+ Experience with Rollomatic Precision CNC Machines is highly preferred
Benefits/Compensation
+ PTO with an additional 11 paid holidays per year
+ Retirement 401k employer match
+ Pre-tax 401k and post-tax 401k Roth retirement savings plan options
+ 100% Match of Employee contributions into an HSA up to the IRS annual limit
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
+ Training and Development Opportunities
+ Employee assistance program
+ Basic and voluntary life insurance options
+ Short and long-term disability options
+ Premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift
+ Employee referral bonuses
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024