MSC Industrial Supply Co.

🔍At a Glance

Company Name: MSC Industrial Supply Co.
Headquarters: Davidson, NC
Manufacturing Location: Chicopee, MA
Shop Type: Precision Tool Manufacturing & Cutting Tool Reconditioning Facility
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Automotive, Energy, Industrial Manufacturing, General Metalworking
Typical Work: Cutting tool manufacturing, tool reconditioning, precision grinding, production support
Machining Capabilities: CNC Tool Grinding, Manual Tool Grinding, Precision Tool Manufacturing, Tool Reconditioning
Materials: Carbide, High-Speed Steel (HSS), Tool Steels, and other cutting tool materials
Shift Environment: Full-time manufacturing operations with overtime opportunities

MSC Industrial Supply Co. is one of North America's largest distributors of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. For more than 80 years, MSC has partnered with manufacturers by providing cutting tools, machining solutions, inventory management, and technical expertise that help improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

In addition to supplying tooling, MSC operates precision manufacturing facilities dedicated to producing and reconditioning cutting tools used by machine shops across North America. The Chicopee Grind Shop specializes in restoring worn cutting tools and manufacturing precision tooling that helps customers maximize tool life, maintain machining accuracy, and reduce production costs.

With more than 6,500 associates and over 2 million products available, MSC combines the resources of a national organization with the technical expertise of experienced manufacturing professionals.

Manufacturing professionals at MSC's Chicopee Grind Shop work on precision cutting tools used throughout the manufacturing industry.

Typical work includes:

• Precision cutter grinding and tool reconditioning
• Manufacturing new cutting tools to print specifications
• Manual and CNC grinding operations
• Precision inspection using metrology equipment
• Blueprint interpretation and dimensional verification
• High-quality, repeatable manufacturing processes
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Associates work in a process-driven environment where quality, precision, and craftsmanship directly impact the performance of customers' machining operations.

The Chicopee facility specializes in:

• CNC Tool Grinding
• Manual Precision Grinding
• Cutting Tool Manufacturing
• Tool Reconditioning & Sharpening
• Build-to-Print Tool Manufacturing
• Precision Inspection & Quality Verification

Manufacturing professionals work with equipment including:

Precision Grinding Equipment

• CNC cutter grinding machines
• Manual precision grinding equipment
• Tool reconditioning equipment

Inspection Equipment

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Precision measuring instruments
• Blueprint-based inspection processes

Manufacturing Systems

• CAM simulation software
• ERP manufacturing systems
• AutoCAD LT (select positions)
• Manufacturing documentation and inspection reporting systems

MSC maintains a quality-focused manufacturing environment supported by:

• Precision blueprint inspection
• First-piece and in-process verification
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Detailed inspection documentation
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Lean manufacturing and 5S workplace organization

Manufacturing teams focus on producing consistent, high-quality tooling that meets demanding customer specifications.

Employees enjoy working at MSC because of its combination of stability, technology, and long-term career opportunities.

Highlights include:

• Over 80 years of industry leadership
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Extensive hands-on training and career development
• Modern grinding and inspection equipment
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Internal advancement into technical and leadership roles
• National company with long-term career stability

Whether you're beginning your manufacturing career or bringing years of machining experience, MSC offers opportunities to develop specialized skills in precision tool manufacturing and cutting tool technology.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. is currently hiring for:

• CNC Cutter / Grinder
• Manual Cutter / Grinder
• Manufacturing Supervisor

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