Cutter/Grinder - Manual
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC
Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries.
We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
Requisition :19787
Employment Type :Full Time
Job Category :Warehouse/Distribution
Work Location :Chicopee, MA - Grind Shop
BRIEFPOSITION SUMMARY:
The role of the Manual Cutter/Grinder is to regrind, recondition and/or manufacture cutting tools per SOP's, Work Instructions and within print tolerances.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Displays or possesses the ability to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
- Verifies/inspects conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision instruments.
- Grinds tools per work instructions within print tolerances.
- Inspects tools per print and document results on inspection reports
- Sets up machine and ensure proper safety guarding is in place, before starting work instructions
- Returns tooling to proper location after completion of work.
- Trains others as required
- Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
- Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
- High School Graduate w/ basic math skills
- Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to inspect tools per print and document results professionally
- Ability to read and follow work instructions
- Ability to use test and measuring equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations as well as setup and operate various machine tools is required
- Training or additional education with reading blueprints is a plus
- Training or knowledge of industrial precision grinding equipment is a plus
- Training of knowledge of precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.) a plus.
- Ability to train others
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Stationed in the shop approximately 95% of working time
- Occasional overtime hours required
- Work in a fast past environment
- Work under deadlines
- Maintain an organized/efficient work area following 5S guidelines.
- SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE JOB
- Minimal hazards. General shop working conditions.
- REQUIRED TRAINING FOR THE JOB:
- 12 weeks on-site job training with senior associate – work 100% inspected.
* INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES*
To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Compensation starting at $21.57/hour- $23.79/hour depending on candidate location and experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.
WHY MSC?People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions.
We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement…
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