Tool & Cutter Grinder in Saegertown, Pennsylvania at Acutec Precision Aerospace Inc

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Are you mechanically inclined, computer savvy, and ready to learn a highly sought-after trade? Join Acutec, an employee-owned aerospace manufacturer, and become part of a team that produces flight-critical components used in some of the world's most demanding industries.

We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Tool Grind Department as a Tool & Cutter Grinder. Whether you bring manufacturing experience or are eager to build a new career from the ground up, we'll provide the hands-on training, mentorship, and cutting-edge technology you need to succeed.

In this role, you'll learn to create the precision cutting tools that drive manufacturing across aerospace, defense, automotive, power generation, and other advanced industries. Your work will directly impact production quality, efficiency, and innovation—making you a vital part of the manufacturing process.

Using state-of-the-art CNC grinding and inspection equipment, you'll develop specialized skills that are in high demand and difficult to find elsewhere. This position offers a clear path for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term career advancement within a stable and growing company.

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a career where your contributions matter and your skills continue to grow—we want to hear from you.

Join a company that invests in its people, values continuous improvement, and empowers employee-owners to help shape the future of flight.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate five axis tool and cutter grinder machine (ANCA) to manufacture cutting tools.
• Use inspection equipment to measure cutting tools.
• Laser Marking to etch tool information on each tool.
• Communicate with team lead and/or management on needs within the department.

Key Roles:

• Adjust program and grinding process to maximize quality and efficiency and perform complex setups with minimal direction and supervision.
• Work to high standards and contribute to continuous improvement; communicate issues to team leader in a timely manner; effectively leaves notes for next shift.
• Assist in maintaining the department’s equipment and preventive maintenance.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years in manufacturing recommended
• 1 + years operating cnc equipment recommended
• Experience in grinding and using grinding equipment recommended
• Blueprint reading and understanding of GD&T is preferred, training can be provided
• Basic Computer proficiency

Preferred Knowledge and Skills: (Not Required)

• ANCA experience
• 1+ years tool grinding experience
• Basic knowledge of cutting tool geometry
• Solid Works or similar CAD software
• Precision inspection equipment

Acutec Precision Aerospace is an employee-owned manufacturer of flight-critical components and assemblies for the Aerospace and Defense markets. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

We strive to be the most respected partner in the industry, and we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We prepare to embrace change and continuously invest in employee development and training, providing them with the best tools and resources to consistently exceed customer expectations.

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Apply today and help shape the future of flight.