Quality Control - 3rd Shift

SUMMARY:  As part of Continental Diamond Tool's Quality Control and Inspection Department, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining quality standards by approving in-process production and finished products; recording quality results.  Perform inspections and checks in the manufacture of products, partially assembled or finished.

HOURS: 3rd shift scheduled hours are Monday -Thursday 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. There is a $1.50/hr. shift premium for these entry-level, full-time positions with opportunities for overtime. Check out this video from one of our 3rd shift managers to learn more about what it's like working nights at CDT.

LEVEL: 1

DUTIES:

• Required to read, understand and follow work orders and engineering drawing.

• Measures and verifies parts by measuring positions, first-run parts and work pieces utilizing; comparator, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators and other measuring equipment as needed.

• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to the operator or production supervisor.

• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.

• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes machining, plating, and grinding

• Good PC skills and experience of Microsoft Office

• Report time and material in manufacturing systems

• Perform other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• Correctly and accurately inspect product using required measuring equipment

• Required to read and understand work instructions, paperwork and drawings

• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• 3+ years of related experience

• Functional and technical skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Good computer skills; excel, word, ERP, inspection software

• Experience with ISO 9001 quality system

• Attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to walk

• Stand for long periods of time

• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

Continental Diamond Tool, Inc was established in 1973, in New Haven, Indiana. We are a super abrasive specialist that provides custom cutting, polishing and grinding tools to multiple industries. It is our policy to fully satisfy our customers’ needs and expectations on an on-going basis.

JOB GRADE: 1

Quality Control/Inspection - L2

SUMMARY:  As part of Continental Diamond Tool's Quality Control and Inspection Department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to quality standards by approving in-process production and finished products, and meticulously recording quality results. Conduct thorough inspections and checks during the manufacturing process, whether for partially assembled or fully finished products

HOURS: 1st shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. LEVEL: 2

DUTIES:

• Required to read, understand and follow work orders, process sheets, and engineering drawings.

• Measure and verify parts by measuring dimensions for first-run parts and work pieces utilizing the following equipment: comparator, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators and other measuring equipment as needed.

• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to the operator or production supervisor.

• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.

• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.

• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, reporting needed repairs.

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

• Responsible for the inspection and, if possible, correction of any RGAs returned

• Ability to inspect and measure any buyouts (cores, molds, diamond rolls) as requested using the required measuring equipment.

• Good PC skills and experience of Microsoft Office

• Report on time and material in manufacturing systems

• Perform other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• Correctly and accurately inspect product using required measuring equipment

• Required to read and understand work instructions, paperwork and drawings

• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• 3+ years of related experience

• Functional and technical skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Good computer skills; Excel, Word, ERP, Inspection Software, Keyence Equipment

• Experience with ISO 9001 quality system

• Attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Use of hands, fingers and arms to grasp, feel and reach

• Frequently required to walk

• Standing for long periods of time

• Seldom required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs

• Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

Continental Diamond Tool, Inc was established in 1973, in New Haven, Indiana. We are a super abrasive specialist that provides custom cutting, polishing and grinding tools to multiple industries. It is our policy to fully satisfy our customers’ needs and expectations on an on-going basis.

JOB GRADE: 1

Diamond Grinder/Lapper

SUMMARY:  To finish grind, within drawing requirements/tolerances, diamond roll profiles, bores and faces.  Machines to be utilized are various grinders such as ring grinders, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders and Universal Heald grinders.  Maintaining quality and safety standards; maintaining equipment and tooling; keeping records.

HOURS: 1st shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

JOB DUTIES:

• Read, understand, and follow work orders and engineering drawings.

• Measures and verifies settings and parts by utilizing; Projector, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators and other measuring equipment as needed.

• Operate various grinding machines in the department

• Selects tools and grinding wheels for optimum productivity

• Selects/Creates work holding for optimum productivity

• Regularly hold required tolerance

• Produce customer inspection reports

• Meet standard productivity requirements

• Report time and material in manufacturing systems

• Perform other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• Correctly and accurately inspect product using required measuring equipment

• Required to read and understand work instructions, paperwork and drawings

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Maintain required tolerances

• 1+ years of grinding/related experience

• Functional and technical skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Basic computer skills; excel, word

• Attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged standing

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs

• Regularly exposed to grease, oils, noise, and coolant/mist.

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

JOB GRADE: 1

Finishing Technician (MB) 3rd Shift

SUMMARY:  As part of Continental Diamond Tool's Finishing Department you will be responsible for the final machining and grinding of products, including tasks such as turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and polishing. This role requires maintaining quality and safety standards, equipment, and tooling, as well as keeping accurate records.

HOURS:
3rd shift scheduled hours are Monday -Thursday 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. There is a $1.50/hr. shift premium for these entry-level, full-time positions with opportunities for overtime. Check out this video from one of our 3rd shift managers to learn more about what it's like working nights at CDT.

DUTIES:

• Read, understand, and follow work orders and engineering drawings (GD&T).

• Inspect products using scales, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, comparators, and other equipment.

• Operate manual lathes, mills, and various grinding machines.

• Select proper work holding and tooling for optimal productivity.

• Complete all Metal Bond orders.

• Achieve ±0.0005” tolerances on forms and required geometry.

• Recognize, troubleshoot, and correct noncompliant products.

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and properly using and maintaining PPE.

• Meet standard productivity requirements.

• Report time and material in ERP systems.

• Perform other duties as required independently.

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• Correctly and accurately inspect product using required measuring equipment

• Required to read and understand work instructions, paperwork, and drawings

• High school diploma, GED, trade school, or apprenticeship.

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent manual dexterity.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• 5+ years of manual machining experience.

• 2+ years of CNC experience.

• CAD experience preferred.

• Experience with machining composites and metallurgy.

• Management or supervisor experience preferred.

• Welding or soldering experience.

• Metrology experience.

• Problem solving.

• High level of interpersonal communication skills.

• Good computer skills; excel, word, ERP systems.

• Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Stand for long periods of time

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

Continental Diamond Tool, Inc was established in 1973, in New Haven, Indiana. We are a super abrasive specialist that provides custom cutting, polishing and grinding tools to multiple industries. It is our policy to fully satisfy our customers’ needs and expectations on an on-going basis.

JOB GRADE: 1

Pressing Technician (RB) 1st Shift & 3rd Shift

SUMMARY:  As a Pressing Technician in our Resin Bond Department, you will be making essential tools for some of the world’s most high-tech industries. You will be responsible for the pressing/firing, inspection, and mounting of resin bonded (RB) ) products through tasks such as cleaning and assembly of the molds, filling and pressing/firing of product. All will be required to adhere to quality and safety standards, maintain equipment and tooling, and keep accurate records. You will play an essential role in our company's commitment to excellence and ongoing success.

HOURS:
We currently have opportunities available for both full-time 1st and 3rd shift positions. 1st shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3rd shift hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. There is a $1.50/hr. shift premium for these full-time positions with opportunities for overtime. Check out this video from one of our 3rd shift managers to learn more about what it's like working nights at CDT.

  JOB DUTIES:

• Required to read, understand, and follow work orders, formulation sheets and engineering drawing.

• Required to clean molds and properly store them

• Able to load and press powdered cores

• Able to extract pressed cores from molds

• Required to press DW product

• Able to use “old style” molds to press abrasive sections

• Ability to inspect the product using scales, calipers, and micrometers

• Visually inspect tooling for obvious flaws, imperfection, or damage both pre and post pressing

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and properly using and maintaining PPE

• Report time and material in manufacturing systems

• Perform other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• Required to read and understand work instructions, paperwork, and drawings

• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Good hand eye coordination

• High level of interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to walk

• Stand for long periods of time

• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

JOB GRADE: 1

CNC Machinist 1st & 3rd Shift

SUMMARY:  Produce machined parts by fixturing, setting up, and operating CNC machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; maintaining equipment and tooling; keeping records. 

HOURS: We currently have opportunities available for both full-time 1st and 3rd shift positions. 1st shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3rd shift hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. There is a $1.50/hr. shift premium for these full-time positions with opportunities for overtime. Check out this video from one of our 3rd shift managers to learn more about what it's like working nights at CDT.

JOB DUTIES:

• Learn to read, understand and follow work orders and blueprints/engineering drawing.

• Learn to measure and verify settings and parts by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample work pieces utilizing: comparator, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, indicators and other measuring equipment as needed.

• Learn to operate a specific CNC machine in the department

• Learn to edit programs/make small adjustments manually/at the controller

• Selects/Sets up proper work holding for job; Collet, Chuck, or Vise

• Learn to set up and change tooling

• Required to meet standard productivity requirements

• Report time and material in manufacturing systems

• Perform other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong conceptual skills

• 1+ years of related experience

• Operate manual machines (lathe, mill, grinder)

• Functional and technical skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Good computer skills; excel, word, ERP systems

• Understanding controls and instrumentation

• Attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged standing

• Frequently required to walk

• Seldom required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs

• Regularly exposed to grease, oils, noise, and coolant.

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

JOB GRADE: 1

Drafter/Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY:  As a Drafter/Manufacturing Engineer at Continental Diamond Tool, you will be responsible for the creation and detailing of drawings for both customers and manufacturing. This role encompasses the preparation of all manufacturing prints, tooling, overlays, and necessary electronic files under supervision. Additionally, it involves processing job routers and manufacturing paperwork. Collaborates closely with the manufacturing team to enhance processes and quality, troubleshoot issues, and design tooling/fixtures.superabrasive industry.

HOURS: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for producing manufacturing and customer drawings, as well as overlays, utilizing SolidWorks software.

• Tasked with generating job routers and all necessary paperwork/documentation for manufacturing.

• Engaged in customer design projects, including direct communication with clients.

• Possesses knowledge of manufacturing processes such as plating, pressing, machining, and grinding.

• Proficient in using scales, calipers, micrometers, and similar measuring equipment.

• Demonstrates strong PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office and CAD software.

• Reports time and material usage in manufacturing systems.

• Performs additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience

• Correctly and accurately draw required customer and manufacturing prints

• Must be proficient in SolidWorks and/or similar CAD software

• Strong mechanical and conceptual aptitude

• 3+ years of related experience

• Functional and technical skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Good computer skills; excel, word, ERP systems

• Experience with CAM packages; MasterCam

• Attention to detail and have sound judgment

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

JOB GRADE: 1

Continental Diamond Tool, Inc was established in 1973, in New Haven, Indiana. We are a superabrasive specialist that provides custom cutting, polishing and grinding tools to multiple industries. It is our policy to fully satisfy our customers’ needs and expectations on an on-going basis.

Plating Technician

See the work environment and learn about the skills needed to be a Plating Tech at CDT.

SUMMARY: 

As a Plating Technician at Continental Diamond Tool, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the excellence of our products. Your responsibilities will encompass the efficient processing of products through our plating baths, involving tasks such as tank setup/tear down, reclaiming grit, diligent record-keeping, and maintenance of equipment and tooling. You will also be required to adhere to quality and safety standards to uphold our reputation and values. Join us and be an integral part of a team committed to delivering top-notch products in a fast-paced environment.

HOURS:
We are currently hiring for full-time 1st shift positions. The hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DUTIES:

• Required to read, understand and follow work orders and engineering drawing.

• Able to prepare, fixture and process product through plating process

• Required to handle all duties relating to processing of product and grit recovery

• Required to do daily maintenance and cleaning of the tanks, fixturing and plating department

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and properly using and maintaining PPE

• Report time and material in manufacturing systems

• Perform other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• Required to read and understand work instructions, paperwork, and drawings

• Highschool diploma or GED

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Good hand eye coordination

• Excellent communication skills

• Good computer skills; excel, word, ERP systems

• Understanding controls and instrumentation

• Attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Use of hands, fingers and arms to grasp, feel and reach

• Regularly exposed to nickel plating chemistries, solder flux, mineral spirits and stop-off maskants

• Frequently required to walk

• Seldom required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs

• Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

• Potential for long shifts and/or weekends

BENEFITS:

CDT offers a competitive benefits package. Click here for details.

JOB GRADE: 1