Tool Grinder

Snyder Industries, Inc., has openings for an experienced Tool Grinder. An industry leader with over 50 years of experience, we specialize in providing high-quality components for the heavy equipment industry utilizing our updated mills, lathes, gear, and heat-treating/induction machinery.
If you desire a team atmosphere and want to excel, look no further! In our climate-controlled shop, we offer OT instead of mandating it, making our employees and their needs a top priority to align with the realistic goals set by our customers. We set the bar high for both safety and cleanliness.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Tool Grinder Operator is responsible for setting up and operating CNC & manual tool grinding machines, as well as a Blanchard grinder. This includes assessment of tooling to determine its usable life left.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Set up, program, and operate CNC tool grinders to re-sharpen or create endmills, taps, drills, & gear cutters
• Knowledge of machine tool geometries & terminology
• Experience with NC coding and/or conversational programming
• Understanding of grinding wheel materials & geometries necessary
• Ability to properly read and make use of precision measurement devices (Micrometers, indicators, etc.)
• Ability to determine if tool is at end of life & whether tooling requires re-sharpening
• Work with shipping department to send tools out for coating
• Operation of manual grinding equipment including Blanchard grinder
• Good verbal/communication skills to work with multiple departments
• Maintains equipment fluid levels & cleanliness. Knowledge of machine basic maintenance and notify maintenance department of issues
• Completes production and quality logs as required
• Handles miscellaneous duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Experience with NUMROTO grinding software
• Experience with Quinto 5 grinding software
• Familiarity with STAR SU and/or Schneeberger grinding machines
• Knowledge to develop custom tooling from scratch (Determine grinding sequences, tooling required, and effectively program for manufacture of tool)
• Attentive to detail; organized.
• Ability to work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This position operates on the manufacturing floor. Employee will be responsible for looking at all angles of parts in the machine and on pallets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must lift up to fifty (50) lbs. occasionally.

Hourly M-F – 6:00am – 2:30pm with overtime depending on demand

Overtime as needed (during the work week, M-F)

At Snyder Industries we are serious about our commitment to our employees. We are aligning ourselves to be an employer of choice among manufacturers and want to help you grow both personally and professionally. Available benefits include:
Work/life balance with optional overtime
Flexible schedule
Double-time pay for all hours worked over 48 in a work week
15% shift differential
Quarterly Bonuses
Medical ( 100% paid option available)
Dental and Vision
Life and LTD
Paid Time Off
A rewarding 401(k) program
Annual work boot allowance
Onsite Fitness Center
Onsite Cafeteria
Life Resources through our EAP
Apply now to join our team of growing professionals and work for a company you’ll be proud of!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Snyder Industries provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, creed, national origin, genetic predisposition, marital status, sexual orientation, victims of domestic violence, gender identity, gender expression, political belief or activity, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, familial status or any other status protected by law.

Recruitment Fraud Statement:
Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the internet, social media platforms, or fake e-mails claiming to be from Snyder Industries. The perpetrators may even misappropriate and use our company’s logo and the names of its executives to give the appearance of legitimacy. Snyder Industries believes that one of the best ways to put a stop to this scam is to make you aware of it. No applicant for employment with Snyder Industries is ever required to pay any money as part of the job application or hiring process. Snyder Industries' job recruitment process involves in-person and/or telephone interviews in most cases.