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Tool Maker / Precision Grinder

Company:
Dynomax Inc.
Location:
Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
Posted:
September 01, 2026
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Description:

TOOL MAKER / PRECISION GRINDER

A family-owned company, Dynomax designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking an experienced Tool Maker / Precision Grinder to join our manufacturing team. The Tool Maker / Precision Grinder will manufacture components for custom automation and machines. This includes analyzing specifications, setting up and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts. Most work will be performed on a Mitsui Surface Grinder.

Tool Maker / Precision Grinder Job Responsibilities:

Visualize and compute dimensions and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications

Study blueprints or specifications and use GD&T to plan sequences of operations for the manufacturing of components and assemblies.

Perform machining operations and set-up on tool room equipment such as milling equipment, surface grinders, and turning lathes

Verify dimensions, alignments, smoothness and clearances of finished parts using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, indicators and microscopes

Perform critical bench and assembly operations including polishing, filing, grinding, shimming, and adjusting to fit, align, calibrate, adjust, assemble and ultimately finish projects

Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys

Conduct test runs with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary

Work with engineers to give them technical support for prototyping and repairs.?

Tool Maker / Precision Grinder Job Requirements:

Proficiency in Manual Surface Grinding

Hold a +/- .0001 tolerance for flatness/dimensions/slots/diameters

Ability to read and interpret GD&T a plus

Ability to run manual mill, manual lathe, Prototrak mill, and other tool room equipment a plus

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Plan with a generous Company match

Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days

Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection

Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax!

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation details: 30-40

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