Cutter Grinder

Job Title: Cutter Grinder
Location: Bethpage, NY
Pay: $28-34/hr
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm OR 6:00pm - 2:00am

A Cutter Grinder job in Bethpage, NY is currently accepting applications. This is a contract-to-hire position with our key manufacturing client. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating grinding equipment to sharpen, repair, and manufacture precision cutting tools while ensuring all tooling meets blueprint specifications and quality standards. To be considered for this role, you will have 1-3 years of grinding, machining, or tool room experience with the ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment.

Cutter Grinder Job Responsibilities:
* Set up and operate grinding machines to sharpen cutting tools according to blueprint specifications and production requirements.
* Read blueprints, job orders, and work instructions to determine tooling requirements, dimensions, tolerances, and grinding specifications.
* Select, install, and dress grinding wheels based on tool geometry, material, and finish requirements.
* Position and secure cutting tools using magnetic chucks, fixtures, arbors, and centers.
* Adjust machine controls, feed rates, spindle speeds, and grinding wheel positioning to achieve required tolerances.
* Measure finished cutting tools using micrometers, calipers, fixed gauges, optical comparators, and surface gauges to ensure compliance with specifications.
* Perform wheel dressing to maintain proper cutting action and tool geometry.
* Grind special form tools requiring custom setups and precision wheel dressing.
* Design, modify, repair, or manufacture special cutting tools according to engineering specifications.
* Braze or solder carbide tips onto cutting tools as required.
* Maintain inspection records and follow all quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures.

Cutter Grinder Job Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* 2+ years of cutter grinding or tool grinding experience.
* Experience operating manual or CNC grinding equipment.
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and tooling specifications.
* Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, surface gauges, and fixed gauges.
* Knowledge of grinding wheel selection, wheel dressing, abrasives, and cutting tool geometry.
* Experience sharpening carbide tooling, drills, end mills, reamers, or specialty cutting tools is preferred.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain tight tolerances and produce high-quality tooling.
* Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision manufacturing environments is a plus.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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