Position Summary • Oversees personnel responsible for sharpening of cutting tools for CNC Milling Machines, and performing manufacturing, maintenance and modifications on cutting tools and balancing of holders. • Supervises cutting tool grinding room and the kitting of cutting tools and cutting tool holders for specific job part numbers. • Oversight of Cutting Tool Room, for maintaining cutting tools and holders for production requirements and maintenance needs. • Oversees the purchase of new cutting tools, setscrew and shrink fit holders. • Reduces costs through purchase of new cutter technology with coatings for improved cutting and cutting tool life. • Maintain as well as improve Quality and Production through maintenance and improvements in cutting tools. • Ensures employee conformance to established procedures and quality level of Arden Engineering’s Quality Policy and conformance to Customer Engineering and Specifications. • Maintain a clean, organized and safe workplace. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Oversees the selection and ordering of cutting tools and holders. • Oversees fabrication and sharpening of cutting tools. • Oversees set- up of cutting tools and balancing of cutting tools in holders. • Supervisor has full authority and may be considered middle management and oversees most day-to-day operations of group. • Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. • Performs a variety of tasks. • Typically reports to upper management. • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. • Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements • Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within several fields. • 5 plus years experience with cutting tools grinding/sharpening and balancing of cutting tool holders. • Working knowledge of blueprints, QC standards, tolerances, set up requirements, cutting tool design, and tool holding technology. • Knowledgeable of Machine Shop tools, equipment and proficient with their setup and operation. • Good Communication skills and work habits. • Print interpretation. • Metric tolerances. • Standard safety training.