Tool and Cutter Grinder - 1st Shift

Tool and Cutter Grinder - 1st Shift

Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: TOOLA007013

Posted: July 1, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Rochester, NH 03868, USA

Description

Tool & Cutter Grinder

1st Shift

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER has evolved and thrived by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit:

Position Summary: This position performs various types of precision grinding utilizing machines and their related equipment and attachments to sharpen and form cutting tools. The Tool & Cutter Grinder will utilize practical skills and knowledge in order to analyze specifications, set-up and operate machine tools, and repair cutting tools. The work requires interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches, or similar documents. They will work both independently and in a team environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate various cutter and tool grinding machines to sharpen a wide variety of compound, multiple step, and special cutting tools for production work, and making special tools.
• Sharpen gun drills, boring bars, broaches, endmills, cutters, reamers, and taps as well as sharpen tools and punches in ammunition division.
• Manual tool grinding and/or machining with some CNC grinding.
• Grind cutters and tools with minimum variation possible from specified dimension to provide tools used to maintain production tolerances as close as.0001".
• Produce quality work that demonstrates pride of workmanship.
• Achieve all production objectives.
• Participate on problem solving teams for driving to root cause of internal and external quality failures particularly related to prevention of customer escapes.
• Participate in 5s workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities including request for maintenance when needed for both personal space and multi-use department spaces.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position.
• May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience in the tool and cutter grinder field.
• Strong knowledge of tool grinding principles and techniques is required.
• Possess an understanding of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments for quality control.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting of grinding process.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey information to others, both verbally and in written form.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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