1st Shift Maintenance Tool Grinder

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Job Title:Tool-Grinder                                                                                                        

Department: Tool Room

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, which are to be performed accurately, efficiently, within company safety and quality standards, and within required time frames as needed.  Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Set up and operate tool grinders to sharpen drills, reamers, broaches, mill cutters, etc
• Provide machining and fabricating services as needed to support operations
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance as needed
• Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
• PM of Dies CNC Clamping Fixtures

• Follow safety regulations; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly using 5S standards
• May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed

• Flexibility to work overtime as required
• Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate precision equipment to a high degree of accuracy 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships

• Ability to work effectively in independent situations and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret and perform from various documents, including, assembly drawings, safety rules, printed shop schedules, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, blueprints, specifications, technical drawings, etc.
• Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge

• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to use basic measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers

• Ability to run fabrication equipment such as a band saw, belt sander, brazing, silver soldering carbide to steel tooling, drill press, etc.
• Ability to perform jobs at the same or lower labor grade than current job

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; repetitively use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds.  Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use hand or power tools
• Ability to use two hand palm buttons
• Ability to use pneumatic tools
• Ability to use testing equipment
• Ability to use a variety of screw drivers and clamps, as well as operate a variety of machines

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, adhesives, and solder and welding fumes, in safe exposure amounts and approved for use in our facility by EHS
• Exposure to temperature changes
• Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises
• Exposure to vibration
• Exposure to dirt and/or dust
• Exposure to sharp objects and parts
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controls

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year of related experience

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Hourly Range: $17.50-$31.30.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Ye