Precision OD Cylindrical Grinding Technician

Step into Precision: A Day in This Role

You begin your shift by reviewing the day’s queue, studying blueprints and tech sheets, and planning setups that will deliver to tight tolerances. You’ll set up and run OD/cylindrical grinding equipment to manufacture metal components precisely to customer and engineering specs. Throughout the day, you’ll verify critical dimensions using micrometers, height gauges, and other precision instruments, and you’ll log measurements directly into our Statistical Process Control (SPC) system to keep quality locked in.

As production moves, you’ll adjust feeds, speeds, and machine offsets to sustain throughput and finish quality. You’ll follow scheduled workflow priorities, flag any deviations to the department manager, and coordinate equipment care with the Lead Grinder or Sr. Specialist to keep everything running reliably. Safety and compliance guide every decision you make.

Core Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cylindrical/OD grinding machines to meet customer specifications and internal performance standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, tech sheets, and purchase orders to grind parts to exact dimensions.
• Use precision measuring tools and record results in the SPC system.
• Execute scheduled workflow priorities; communicate any changes or delays to the department manager.
• Tune machine parameters to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Monitor equipment maintenance with guidance from the Lead Grinder or Sr. Specialist.
• Uphold a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Direct experience with cylindrical grinding, including Cincinnati Centerless Grinders and/or CNC Studer grinders.
• Strong capability to read blueprints, tech sheets, and purchase orders accurately.
• Hands-on proficiency with micrometers, height gauges, and related precision metrology.
• Solid basic math skills and English reading proficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background in aerospace is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when production requires it.

Why This Role

This is a hands-on position for someone who knows their machines, values craftsmanship, and takes ownership for quality and throughput. Your work directly supports our commitment to precision manufacturing and on-time delivery.

ITAR Notice

Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.