Plating Technician - First Shift

 

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our general application here.

 

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 currently have opportunities available for full-time 1st shift positions. 1st shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. full-time with opportunities for overtime. 

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

Unfortunately, this position has already been filled. If you'd like to be considered for a similar role at CDT, click apply now.

Finishing Technician (VB)

 

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our general application here.

 

SUMMARY:  Responsible for the final machining and/or grinding of the product. This will include tasks such as turning, drilling, grinding and polishing. All will be required to maintain 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.

DUTIES:

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

• Ability to inspect the product using scales, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, comparators and other equipment as needed. 

• Required to operate manual lathes/mills and various grinding machines.

• Ability to select the proper work holding and tooling needed for optimum productivity.

•  Able to finish all product types/shapes to customer required tolerances

• May be required to balance and speed test product prior to shipping

• 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

• 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:

• Good hand eye coordination

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• 3+ years of related experience

• 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 50 lbs.

• 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

Unfortunately, this position has already been filled. If you'd like to be considered for a similar role at CDT, click apply now.

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

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our  general application here.

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

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CNC Machinist Grade 1 - 1st & 3rd Shift

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our  general application here.

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

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Finishing/Polishing Technician

 

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our general application here.

 

SUMMARY:  :  Responsible for the final cleaning and polishing of the product.  This will include tasks such as visual inspection of product, chemical cleaning, and polishing using speed lathes and other tools.  All will be required to maintain 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.

DUTIES:

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

• Required to operate manual lathes/mills and various grinding machines

• Ability to select the proper work holding and tooling needed for optimum productivity

• Ability to deprep/unmask product after platingAble to use the speed lathe, polishers, belt sanders, sandblaster, buffing/grinding wheels and pedestal grinder.

• Required to wash/clean product manually or using the parts washer

• 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

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• 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

Unfortunately, this position has already been filled. If you'd like to be considered for a similar role at CDT, click apply now.

Maintenance Technician

 

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our general application here.

 

SUMMARY:  As a Grade Level 2 Maintenance Technician at Continental Diamond Tool, you will be responsible for performing routine and corrective maintenance on facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal operational efficiency and safety. This role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, conducting repairs, and executing preventive maintenance tasks. The technician will also support the fabrication of custom tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to meet production requirements.

In addition to hands-on maintenance duties, the technician will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on various projects, contributing technical expertise to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and workplace safety. This position requires a solid understanding of mechanical systems, basic electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

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

DUTIES:

• Required to read, understand, and follow blueprints/Engineering drawing, direction from leadership on the tasks/projects you are asked to do.

• Use and maintain all tools, equipment, and maintenance areas.

• Able to take direction and communicate/work with manufacturing and/or engineering on process improvements and problem solving.

• Utilizes forklift and/or overhead lifting equipment, chains, slings, and magnetics to safely lift, move and store materials

• Utilize manlifts to perform work at elevated levels

• Ability to trouble shoot equipment failures, supply information to assist in repair up to and including finding replacements parts for ordering

• Able to generate parts and material lists for projects

• Able to solve and repair common facility issues

• Able to complete projects/tasks with little or no direction/supervisionMaintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and properly using and maintaining PPE

• Perform other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safely run and use required equipment

• Correctly and accurately use, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment

• Required to read and understand work instructions.

• Highschool diploma or GED

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• 3+ years of related experience

• Functional and technical skills

• Good communication skills

• Attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Frequently required to walk

• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs

BENEFITS:

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

Unfortunately, this position has already been filled. If you'd like to be considered for a similar role at CDT, click apply now.

Finishing Technician (RB)

 

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our general application here.

 

SUMMARY:  Responsible for the final machining and/or grinding of the product.  This will include tasks such as turning, milling, drilling, grinding and polishing.  Also required to epoxy mount product to quills and cores as needed.  All will be required to maintain 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.

DUTIES:

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

• Ability to inspect the product using scales, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, comparators and other equipment as needed.

• Required to operate manual lathes/mills and various grinding machines

• Ability to select the proper work holding and tooling needed for optimum productivity

• Able to clean flash off of blades and DW product

• Ability to sandblast smaller, high volume product (Marquip)

• Able to machine and face off basic wheels to size

• Able to remove the aluminum ring from the diamond section

• Able to finish grind DW product requiring a tolerance of ±.020 or larger

• Able to finish grind 1A1 wheels to customer requirements

• Able to properly clean and epoxy mount hand hones

• Responsible for the cleaning and preparation of recoat hubs

• 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

• 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:

• Good hand eye coordination

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• 3+ years of related experience

• High level of interpersonal communication skills

• Good computer skills; excel, word, ERP systems

• Excellent attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

• Frequently required to walk

• Stand 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

• Potential for long shifts and/or weekends

BENEFITS:

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

JOB GRADE: 1

Unfortunately, this position has already been filled. If you'd like to be considered for a similar role at CDT, click apply now.

CNC Grinding Operator

 

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our general application here.

 

SUMMARY:  We are seeking a skilled CNC Grinding Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing machined parts by fixturing, setting up, and operating CNC machines. This role requires maintaining quality and safety standards, ensuring equipment and tooling are in optimal condition, and keeping accurate records

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

JOB DUTIES:

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

• Ability 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.

• Ability to operate multiple CNC machines in the department

• Learn to edit and program manually/at the controller

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

• Required to set up, change tooling, and load programs from computer

• 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

• Correctly and accurately inspect product using required measuring equipment

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

• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong conceptual skills

• 2+ 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

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

• 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

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

BENEFITS:

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

JOB GRADE: 2

Unfortunately, this position has already been filled. If you'd like to be considered for a similar role at CDT, click apply now.

Masking Technician

 

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our general application here.

 

SUMMARY:  Responsible for cleaning and masking of product going into the plating process.  This will include tasks such as chemical cleaning of the part, masking of the product using paint/stop-off, vinyl tape and/or masking film.  All will be required to maintain 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:

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

• Able to prepare, fixture and process product through the masking process

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

• Properly label tooling with company name, mesh size, abrasive type, any special notes, and “Rush” orders.

• Ability to correctly and accurately inspect product using required equipment; scales, calipers, and micrometers.

• Able to use the speed lathe, polishers, belt sanders, sandblaster, buffing/grinding wheels and pedestal grinder.

• Use the demagnetization devices.

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

• Ability to prepare and mask non-geometric tooling; Sawblades, mounted saws, routers, hole saws.

• 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

• High level of interpersonal communication skills

• Good computer skills; excel, word, ERP systems

• Excellent attention to detail and have sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly exposed to nickel plating chemistries, acids, MEK, stop-off maskants

• Sit for long periods of time

• Seldom required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs

• Potential for long shifts and/or weekends

BENEFITS:

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

JOB GRADE: 1

Unfortunately, this position has already been filled. If you'd like to be considered for a similar role at CDT, click apply now.

Plating Technician

This Position Is No Longer Available

We are not currently hiring for this role. However, if you're still interested in joining our team, you can complete our  general application here.

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

  Apply Now

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General Application

SUMMARY:  While we may not have a current opening that matches your skills and experience, we’re always looking to connect with exceptional individuals who are passionate about manufacturing and precision craftsmanship. If you’re interested in joining Continental Diamond Tool, we invite you to submit a general application for future consideration.

HOURS: Work hours vary by department and shift.

• 1st shift: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 3rd shift: Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Job duties, preferred qualifications, and physical demands vary by position. If a suitable opportunity becomes available, we’ll review your application based on the role’s specific requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

• Willingness to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and work effectively in a team setting

BENEFITS:

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

JOB GRADE: Varies by position