Tool Sharpening and Grinding Technician
Peak Toolworks
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Marietta, Georgia
Contract type: Full time
Join Peak Toolworks, where excellence in Industrial Tooling is our primary focus. Customers who partner with our brands quickly learn of our dedication to supplying high quality innovative products backed by superior service and support. We encourage you to explore joining our team of professionals, providing industries best products and services through our dedicated team.
High Quality, Cutting Edge Solutions.
At Peak Toolworks we specialize in designing and manufacturing high performance cutting tools to give you peak productivity with the longest tool life, no matter the application.
Every employee at Peak Toolworks plays an essential role in delivering the right products and services to customers at exactly the moment they are needed. The only way we achieve this is by hiring the most talented in the industry and creating a culture designed to inspire and reward employees for a job well done.
Friendly, Personal and Forward-Thinking.
The ideal Peak Toolworks employee is someone that’s knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely wants to help our customers succeed.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tool Sharpening and Grinding Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring our precision tools are properly sharpened, maintained, and ready for production. You’ll work hands-on with our grinding equipment and contribute to the training and safety of our growing team.
Key Responsibilities
High Quality, Cutting Edge Solutions.
At Peak Toolworks we specialize in designing and manufacturing high performance cutting tools to give you peak productivity with the longest tool life, no matter the application.
Every employee at Peak Toolworks plays an essential role in delivering the right products and services to customers at exactly the moment they are needed. The only way we achieve this is by hiring the most talented in the industry and creating a culture designed to inspire and reward employees for a job well done.
Friendly, Personal and Forward-Thinking.
The ideal Peak Toolworks employee is someone that’s knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely wants to help our customers succeed.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tool Sharpening and Grinding Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring our precision tools are properly sharpened, maintained, and ready for production. You’ll work hands-on with our grinding equipment and contribute to the training and safety of our growing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Select the appropriate ring gear based on the tool’s wing count.
- Mount tools securely onto the grinding arbor.
- Adjust the tool's hook by aligning a wing against the wheel before grinding.
- Start and operate grinding machinery, adjusting as needed to ensure precision.
- Carefully approach the grinding wheel and spark tips for accuracy.
- Index each wing and repeat the process until the tool head is fully sharpened.
- Visually inspect tools for dullness, tapering, bowing, and tip thickness inconsistencies.
- Properly stage tools for the next production step.
- Train and mentor others in sharpening and grinding techniques while ensuring a safe working environment.
- Strong math skills (basic arithmetic and fractions).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Basic computer skills are a plus.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 years of experience preferred; however, we will provide comprehensive on-the-job training for motivated candidates without experience.
- On-the-job training and skill development opportunities.
- OSHA-mandated safety training.
- Cross-training in other operational areas for career growth.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Regular use of hands and arms for handling tools and materials.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
- Good vision required (close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception).
- Strong ability to identify issues, collect and analyze data, and implement solutions.
- Ability to interpret technical instructions and troubleshoot using logic and critical thinking.
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