Flat Grinding Technician — Okamoto/Parker Majestic

Your impact

When a print calls for tenths, perfect flatness, and crisp edges on hardened alloys, you turn complexity into consistency. You’ll own critical surface grinding work that keeps our customers on time and our reputation razor sharp.

The challenge

Take a low-volume, high-mix queue. For each job, decide wheel, setup, and sequence. Program and run a wet grinder for precision surfaces, or switch to manual for tactile control. Verify, adjust, and verify again—until the part meets every dimension and GD&T requirement.

Core responsibilities

• Set up and operate programmable wet and manual surface grinders (Okamoto, Parker Majestic) to create precision flat and contoured surfaces.
• Choose and mount wheels; determine speeds/feeds; fixture parts securely for accuracy and repeatability.
• Interpret detailed blueprints, shop orders, and complex GD&T callouts.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators.
• Dress wheels, troubleshoot setups, and make minor machine adjustments to sustain peak performance.
• Adhere to safety protocols and required PPE at all times.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and administrative teams to achieve quality and throughput objectives.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

What sets you up for success

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of manual surface grinder setup/operation experience.
• Fluency with programmable wet grinders and manual surface grinders.
• Required: experience on manual Parker Majestic and Okamoto Linear 618 or equivalent equipment.
• Strong preference for Okamoto wet grinder experience.
• Major plus: Blanchard grinding background.
• Advanced blueprint reading with strong GD&T literacy.
• Thrives in a low-volume, high-mix production setting.
• Exceptional hand skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a craftsperson’s mindset.
• Team-oriented with clear communication skills.
• Possesses personal precision tools (micrometers, calipers, depth micrometer, etc.).

Working conditions

Modern manufacturing environment with standard lighting and equipment; safety and quality drive every decision.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Work may require sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods, primarily on level surfaces.
• Activities may involve reaching above shoulder height, below waist level, and lifting as needed to process or store materials.
• Proper lifting techniques are required. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary on occasion. Pushing or pulling with a maximum force of up to 150 pounds may also be required.
• This position requires working in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to ambient room temperatures, standard lighting, and traditional manufacturing equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including safety glasses with side shields; hearing protection may be required under certain conditions.