CNC Grinder

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer that delivers innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a CNC Grinder who will set up and operate manual and CNC grinding machines to perform precision ID, OD, form, and surface grinding.

Study the blueprint or layout to visualize the grinding to be done and plan the sequence of operations.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate

Work Experience

• Experience with the setup and operation of precision grinding equipment.
• Experience with the use of diamond and other super-abrasive grinding wheels.
• Experience with grinding a full range of both soft and hard metals such as aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, hardened tool steel, tungsten carbide, and other ultra-hard exotic materials.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Dressing of abrasive wheels, including the use of dressing diamonds and rotary dressing wheels for straight dressing, angle dressing, and form dressing.
• Be aware of and work with Belvac’s current documented Quality Management System as it pertains to their job requirements.
• Improve processes to reduce set-up and run-time standards when possible.
• Must keep assigned machine(s) and work area cleaned and neat.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Perform plunge grinding, traverse grinding, face grinding, form grinding, multi-axis grinding, and angle grinding.
• Possess trigonometry, geometry, and general math skills to perform necessary angular and position calculations to achieve workpiece blueprint specifications.
• Program CNC grinding machines on the shop floor when necessary.
• Proper use of precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, indicator, bore gauge, height stand, gauge blocks, gauge pins, etc., while working to tolerances of .0001”.
• Recognize and address abrasive wheel wear.
• Must be able to operate machinery safely and follow all established Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Selection and use of equipment such as grinding magnets, grinding vises, sine plates, and various specialty fixtures.
• Selection and use of various wheel types and styles, including knowledge of abrasives, speeds & feeds, and other application parameters.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC precision grinding equipment to perform precision ID, OD, form grinding, multi-axis grinding, and flat surface grinding.
• Study blueprint or layout to visualize grinding to be done and plan the sequence of operations, including work-holding arrangements and cutting process parameters.
• Understand and correct for unexpected taper and other inaccuracies in grinding.
• Understand and implement general machine set-up principles.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Conducts routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
• Monitors grinding operations for consistency and quality
• Operates CNC grinder to precision specifications
• Performs machine setup and adjustments for optimal performance
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and blueprints

Work Environment

• Although all production areas have overhead cranes, on occasion, Manufacturing, Stockroom, and Assembly employees may choose to lift items by hand for convenience.
• Follow correct lifting techniques and seek help or utilize mechanical lifting aids as appropriate to avoid potential injury.
• Must be able to operate overhead cranes
• Requires good eye, hand coordination
• Requires long periods of standing (up to 10 hours/day)
• Requires use of hand tools, files, sanders, and grinders

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive benefits to all eligible employees.

Employer’s Statement

Dover Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.