Surface Grinder - 1st Shift - Weiss-Aug Group : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Weiss-Aug Group is an internationally recognized leader in precision metal stamping, injection molding, value-added assembly solutions and tooling. Our JK Tool Division located in New Kensington, PA which for over 40 years has been a strategic manufacturing partner for tooling, precision component manufacturing, and high-volume production machining dedicated to quality, service, and engineering solutions for our customers. Join our team where every day we push the boundaries of manufacturing technology. The Surface Grinding position is responsible for set up, programming and operating variety of machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools. Requirements:

• Work from blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files
• Set up, operate grinding equipment as necessary for the manufacturing of specific tooling components.
• Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and workpieces.
• Grind machine parts to high tolerance specifications.
• Measure, examine and test, as required, to ensure the completed components for conformance to specifications and free of defects.
• Record accurately labor time spent on each job.
• Present product to Die Assembly or shipping department or deliver to next operation for completion.
• Ability to compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of components.
• Assist internal and external customers as needed with various manufacturing processes.
• Inspect work area to ensure that no obvious issues with equipment or safety exists.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment.
• Ability to operate additional equipment in other department areas as needed.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Perform other work-related duties and tasks as assigned.
• Ability to make proper wheel selections and dress wheels accordingly.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years working experience in similar work environment.
• Blueprint reading, metalworking, drafting classes.
• Desire to take classes as needed to gain additional skills needed to succeed in tool and die manufacturing.
• Ability to use common tools.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to push a minimum of 100 pounds; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Our Culture

• We are passionate about what we do . At the Weiss-Aug Group, we believe that we can make a difference through our work, every day.
• We are guided by our core values . We ensure that all our team members understand the critical nature of the products manufactured.
• We maintain professional respect for our employees within a family structure, based on equality and understanding.
• We are tenacious . We never give up on striving our goals and delivering successful manufacturing programs.
• We are results-driven . We establish clear measures of success and deliver results to our internal and external stakeholders.

The Perks

• Competitive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K program, Educational Assistance Program and more.
• Time Off : Competitive time off package, including company paid holidays.
• Socializing: We strive to provide a culture of collaboration and fun. Each year we meet with all the team members and their guests during our annual Christmas Parties, Santa visits and more.

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