Tool & Die Grinder

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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager

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Tool and Die Grinder - Grade 18

ABB is looking for a Tool and Die Grinder (Entry-Level Tool and Die Maker) for our Tool Room Department.

This entry-level position focuses on surface grinding to service carbide progressive lamination stamping dies. You will directly relieve the workload of senior makers while training through a structured pathway. Over time you will master all tool room equipment, solve complex production problems, and eventually advance into a full Tool and Die Maker role.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining production uptime, tool performance, and product quality by ensuring all cutting tools and dies are properly maintained, sharpened, and repaired to precise specifications.

Responsibilities:

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Perform precision surface grinding on die components, interpret technical drawings and manufacturing data sheets, and conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure all ground components meet exact dimensional specifications.
• Provide direct support to senior tool and die makers by assisting with cleaning, sharpening, timing, and servicing progressive carbide dies while learning advanced tool room techniques and problem-solving methods.
• Participate in structured cross-training program on manual mills, lathes, and CNC equipment; maintain grinding machines and fluid filtration systems through routine preventive maintenance to support continuous skill development and equipment reliability.
• Ensure safe, compliant work environment by following all safety procedures and PPE requirements, maintaining organized workstation per 5S standards, and collaborating effectively with engineers, project managers, and team members.

• 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.

• 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)