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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
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Tool and Die Grinder – Grade 18
Responsibilities:
- Grinding Operations: Perform precision grinding on die components using surface grinders.
- Die Service Support: Assist senior makers with cleaning, sharpening, and timing progressive carbide dies.
- Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing data sheets for exact dimension specifications.
- Quality Inspection: Measure ground components using micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators.
- Routine Maintenance: Complete basic preventive maintenance on grinding machines and fluid filtration systems.
- Equipment Rotation: Train gradually on manual mills, lathes, and CNC equipment.
- Workplace Safety: Adhere to safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, maintain a clean, organized workstation complying with all manufacturing safety protocols.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other team members.
Requirements:
- Education: Minimum completion of a basic machining certificate program or equivalent technical coursework.
- Detail Orientation: High comprehension skills with a strong aptitude for tight-tolerance, detailed work.
- Mathematical Skills: Basic understanding of shop math, geometry, and mechanical blueprint interpretation.
- Ability to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8-12 hours per shift)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precision work
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work in various positions
- Visual acuity to read blueprints, measuring instruments, and inspect fine details
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and temperature variations
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Operator will be trained in all steps of the job.
- Operator will be trained in operating electric pallet trucks.
- Must know where Emergency Stops are located for the press you are running.
- Must check Emergency Stops and light curtains to be working properly.
- Frequently grip with hands, turn, push, and bend, along with occasionally reaching above shoulder level, and pulling.
- Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and to keep up with the demanding pace of production.
- Possess the dexterity and hand-eye coordination to utilize various hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete a variety of complex task. Equipment includes but is not limited to: electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and controls with knobs and buttons. The employee must also possess the ability to assist in performing press-line equipment set-up and clearing of die jams.
Required Education to progress into a full Tool and Die Maker Status:
- Foundational Machining & G-Code Basics.
- Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Advanced interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Basic G-Code Programming: M-codes (machine functions) and G-codes (motion functions).
- Shop Math & Trigonometry: Calculating sine, cosine, tangent, and right triangles to find missing coordinates and angles on a die blueprint.
- CNC Mill Operation & Programming
- Machine Setup: Learning to tram a vise, set workpiece coordinates and edge-find raw stock.
- Tooling & Speeds/Feeds: Selecting correct endmills, drills, and carbide inserts, and calculating correct RPM and feed rates for tool steel.
- CAD/CAM Integration: Utilizing software like Mastercam to import 3D models, select toolpaths, and post-process G-code.
- Wire EDM Operation & Programming
- EDM Technology Fundamentals: Understanding dielectric fluid filtration, wire tension, deionization, and spark erosion principles.
- Carbide Handling: Learning the specific flush settings and power settings required to cut carbide without causing micro-cracking.
- Workpiece Wire Setup: Aligning the wire vertically (sub-die alignment), threading, and utilizing automatic wire threading (AWT) systems.
- Multi-Axis Programming: Programming independent upper and lower guide movements (4-axis cutting) for die draft angles and reliefs.
Operators will be trained in all steps of the job.
Stretching exercises will be done at the beginning of every shift.
Supervisor will go over Job Safety Analysis sheets, safety checklist, personal protective equipment (PPE) and instructions on performing daily clean up.
Always follow the Work Instructions:
Ability to understand and follow all ABB safety policies, safety training and hazard communication information. This includes but is not limited to wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut resistant gloves, and safety sleeves when required.
Ability to maintain regular work attendance, including arriving at work on time and remaining at work until the end of the workday schedule.
Progressive Goals:
Years 1–2: Master high-precision grinding and basic manual machining.
Years 3–4: Crosstrain on CNC, Wire EDM, and full progressive die troubleshooting and feed rates for tool steel.
Required Education to progress into a full Tool and Die Maker Status:
Foundational Machining & G-Code Basics.
Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Advanced interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Basic G-Code Programming: M-codes (machine functions) and G-codes (motion functions).
Shop Math & Trigonometry: Calculating sine, cosine, tangent, and right triangles to find missing coordinates and angles on a die blueprint.
CNC Mill Operation & Programming
Machine Setup: Learning to tram a vise, set workpiece coordinates and edge-find raw stock.
Tooling & Speeds/Feeds: Selecting correct endmills, drills, and carbide inserts, and calculating correct RPM and feed rates for tool steel.
CAD/CAM Integration: Utilizing software like Mastercam to import 3D models, select toolpaths, and post-process G-code.
Wire EDM Operation & Programming
EDM Technology Fundamentals: Understanding dielectric fluid filtration, wire tension, deionization, and spark erosion principles.
Carbide Handling: Learning the specific flush settings and power settings required to cut carbide without causing micro-cracking.
Workpiece Wire Setup: Aligning the wire vertically (sub-die alignment), threading, and utilizing automatic wire threading (AWT) systems.
Multi-Axis Programming: Programming independent upper and lower guide movements (4-axis cutting) for die draft angles and reliefs.
This Position reports to: Antonio Hernandez (1st Shift)
The work model for the role is: Onsite
Hourly pay range: $25.00-$31.28
(Shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift)
More about us:
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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**(First Day Benefit Eligibility) **
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays
Unpaid Emergency Hours (EH) - 16 hours per year
Vacation accrual eligible as outline in ABB policy
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