Tool Grinder
Nordson Corporation

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Tool Room Grinder to join our team. As a Tool Room Grinder, you will be responsible for operating a selection of manual tool and cutter grinding equipment for a variety of our machining applications. This is a skilled role. The role also requires a high level of 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, Cincinatti Monoset, Hybco form 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 using radius and angle diamond wheel dresser and crush 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 a complex geometry cutting 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 relief using 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

• Robust knowledge 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

• 3-4 years of experience in a tool making environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education

• Recognized apprenticeship may be required

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.

• Strong understanding of mathematics

• Strong communicator and team player

• Ability to work independently and high attention 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 ability required.

• The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit 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

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

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