CNC Tool Grinder Toolmaker

Company: Automation Personnel Services
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description CNC Tool Grinder / Toolmaker Automation Personnel Services is looking for an experienced CNC Tool Grinder with a strong background in precision toolmaking for production equipment. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who understands how tools are designed, ground, and perform in a manufacturing environment. This is a skilled toolmaking position, not mold making, not basic drill sharpening, and not entry-level work. Pay Rate $25.00 per hour or more, depending on experience. Schedule and Hours Monday through Friday, overtime is mandatory 1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. 2nd shift: 3:15 pm – 11:45 pm CNC Tool Grinder Duties and Responsibilities Set up, operate, and maintain CNC grinders and surface grinders to manufacture and sharpen precision metal cutting tools Grind and shape tooling used to machine various metals while holding tight tolerances and specifications Use manual, CNC, and hand-held grinding tools to finish, hone, and polish precision tooling Inspect, sharpen, and restore production tooling to extend tool life and ensure consistent performance Perform in-process and final quality inspections using measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support tooling needs and continuous improvement. CNC Tool Grinder Qualifications and Requirements 3 years of experience in tool grinding and/or toolmaking. Experience in a production manufacturing environment or metal fabrication industry. Strong working knowledge of lathe tooling and cutting tool geometry. Proven ability to grind tools accurately and consistently for production use. High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills Job Type Full-time, Temp to Permanent Benefits • Weekly Pay • 401(k) retirement plan • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Vacation Pay • Holiday Pay Interested in this job? Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsTampa@apstemps.com, or call us at 813.888.7508 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at: Automation Personnel Services Tampa Branch 3904 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33614 Bonus Opportunity! We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout. About Automation Personnel Services Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award from 2019-2025, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award from 2016-2025. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association and was named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For 2022 by CIO Views Magazine. Our goal is finding you the right job! Equal Opportunity Employer APSTampa

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