Tool & Cutter Grinder
Saegertown, PA · On-site
... * Assist in maintaining the department's equipment and preventive maintenance. Requirements ... ANCA experience * 1+ years tool grinding experience * Basic knowledge of cutting tool geometry
Tool & Cutter Grinder
Saegertown, PA · On-site
... * Assist in maintaining the department's equipment and preventive maintenance. Requirements ... ANCA experience * 1+ years tool grinding experience * Basic knowledge of cutting tool geometry
Tool & Cutter Grinder
Saegertown, PA · On-site
... * Assist in maintaining the department's equipment and preventive maintenance. Requirements ... ANCA experience * 1+ years tool grinding experience * Basic knowledge of cutting tool geometry
Tool & Cutter Grinder
Saegertown, PA · On-site
... * Assist in maintaining the department's equipment and preventive maintenance. Requirements ... ANCA experience * 1+ years tool grinding experience * Basic knowledge of cutting tool geometry
Tool & Die Polisher
Weyers Cave, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... grinders, and other finishing tools. • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings ... operations. • Assist Tool & Die Makers with tool maintenance, assembly, and disassembly ...
Tool & Die Polisher
Weyers Cave, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... grinders, and other finishing tools. • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings ... operations. • Assist Tool & Die Makers with tool maintenance, assembly, and disassembly ...
Tool & Die Maker Trainee - 2nd Shift
New Baltimore, MI · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... grinders * Assist with calculating machining factors such as speed, feed, and depth of cut under ... Maintain tool room equipment and work areas consistent with 5S and Lean standards * Follow all ...
Tool & Die Maker Trainee - 2nd Shift
New Baltimore, MI · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
... grinders * Assist with calculating machining factors such as speed, feed, and depth of cut under ... Maintain tool room equipment and work areas consistent with 5S and Lean standards * Follow all ...
Tool & Die Polisher
Weyers Cave, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... grinders, and other finishing tools. · Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings ... · Assist Tool & Die Makers with tool maintenance, assembly, and disassembly activities. · ...
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Tool & Die Polisher
Weyers Cave, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... grinders, and other finishing tools. · Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings ... · Assist Tool & Die Makers with tool maintenance, assembly, and disassembly activities. · ...
Tool & Die Maker
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Encinitas, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Encinitas, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Escondido, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Escondido, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Chula Vista, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Chula Vista, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Spring Valley, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Spring Valley, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Jamul, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
Jamul, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
Tool & Die Maker
San Diego, CA · On-site
$28.35 - $49.31/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... grinding, assembly and drill jigs; machine tool fixtures; and a variety of hand tools and machines ... Coordinate with and assist tool design and production personnel to set up tooling prior to first ...
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| Aspect | Assistant Tool Grinder | Tool Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training | High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing or machine shop setting, assisting with grinding tasks | Manufacturing, machine shops, or production facilities, performing precision grinding |
| Job Responsibilities | Supporting Tool Grinders, setting up machines, basic grinding tasks | Performing precise grinding, setting up and operating grinding machines |
Assistant Tool Grinders typically support Tool Grinders by preparing equipment and performing basic tasks, while Tool Grinders handle the core precision grinding operations. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments, with overlapping skills and work settings.
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Job description
Your next mission starts here!
Are you mechanically inclined, computer savvy, and ready to learn a highly sought-after trade? Join Acutec, an employee-owned aerospace manufacturer, and become part of a team that produces flight-critical components used in some of the world's most demanding industries.
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Tool Grind Department as a Tool & Cutter Grinder. Whether you bring manufacturing experience or are eager to build a new career from the ground up, we'll provide the hands-on training, mentorship, and cutting-edge technology you need to succeed.
In this role, you'll learn to create the precision cutting tools that drive manufacturing across aerospace, defense, automotive, power generation, and other advanced industries. Your work will directly impact production quality, efficiency, and innovation-making you a vital part of the manufacturing process.
Using state-of-the-art CNC grinding and inspection equipment, you'll develop specialized skills that are in high demand and difficult to find elsewhere. This position offers a clear path for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term career advancement within a stable and growing company.
If you're looking for more than just a job-if you're looking for a career where your contributions matter and your skills continue to grow-we want to hear from you.
Join a company that invests in its people, values continuous improvement, and empowers employee-owners to help shape the future of flight.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Roles:
Requirements
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
Preferred Knowledge and Skills: (Not Required)
Acutec Precision Aerospace is an employee-owned manufacturer of flight-critical components and assemblies for the Aerospace and Defense markets. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
We strive to be the most respected partner in the industry, and we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We prepare to embrace change and continuously invest in employee development and training, providing them with the best tools and resources to consistently exceed customer expectations.
If you haven't checked out our Realistic Job Preview, take a look before applying: https://realisticjobpreview.com/acutec/
Apply today and help shape the future of flight.
Are you mechanically inclined, computer savvy, and ready to learn a highly sought-after trade? Join Acutec, an employee-owned aerospace manufacturer, and become part of a team that produces flight-critical components used in some of the world's most demanding industries.
We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Tool Grind Department as a Tool & Cutter Grinder. Whether you bring manufacturing experience or are eager to build a new career from the ground up, we'll provide the hands-on training, mentorship, and cutting-edge technology you need to succeed.
In this role, you'll learn to create the precision cutting tools that drive manufacturing across aerospace, defense, automotive, power generation, and other advanced industries. Your work will directly impact production quality, efficiency, and innovation-making you a vital part of the manufacturing process.
Using state-of-the-art CNC grinding and inspection equipment, you'll develop specialized skills that are in high demand and difficult to find elsewhere. This position offers a clear path for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term career advancement within a stable and growing company.
If you're looking for more than just a job-if you're looking for a career where your contributions matter and your skills continue to grow-we want to hear from you.
Join a company that invests in its people, values continuous improvement, and empowers employee-owners to help shape the future of flight.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate five axis tool and cutter grinder machine (ANCA) to manufacture cutting tools.
- Use inspection equipment to measure cutting tools.
- Laser Marking to etch tool information on each tool.
- Communicate with team lead and/or management on needs within the department.
Key Roles:
- Adjust program and grinding process to maximize quality and efficiency and perform complex setups with minimal direction and supervision.
- Work to high standards and contribute to continuous improvement; communicate issues to team leader in a timely manner; effectively leaves notes for next shift.
- Assist in maintaining the department's equipment and preventive maintenance.
Requirements
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years in manufacturing recommended
- 1 + years operating cnc equipment recommended
- Experience in grinding and using grinding equipment recommended
- Blueprint reading and understanding of GD&T is preferred, training can be provided
- Basic Computer proficiency
Preferred Knowledge and Skills: (Not Required)
- ANCA experience
- 1+ years tool grinding experience
- Basic knowledge of cutting tool geometry
- Solid Works or similar CAD software
- Precision inspection equipment
Acutec Precision Aerospace is an employee-owned manufacturer of flight-critical components and assemblies for the Aerospace and Defense markets. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
We strive to be the most respected partner in the industry, and we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We prepare to embrace change and continuously invest in employee development and training, providing them with the best tools and resources to consistently exceed customer expectations.
If you haven't checked out our Realistic Job Preview, take a look before applying: https://realisticjobpreview.com/acutec/
Apply today and help shape the future of flight.
About Acutec Precision Aerospace
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Industry
Aviation
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Meadville, PA, US
Year founded
1994