Grinder

Job Title:
Grinder

Location:
Euclid, OH

Pay: $24-30/hr

Shift: 1st (7a-3:30p)

As a Grinder, you will be responsible for grinding pieces to specified dimensions, typically using tool steel. Your role will involve removing metal through the application of abrasives bonded to form a rotating wheel, and refining flat, cylindrical, and conical surfaces. You will need to read and interpret charts, drawings, and blueprints to determine product specifications, such as dimensions, tolerances, and the number of parts to be ground.

Additionally, you will determine grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and the appropriate grinding wheels to use, mount and dress the grinding wheel according to specifications, and confirm the ground workpiece meets the correct specifications utilizing various measuring tools.

• Grind pieces to print specifications.

• Remove metal using bonded abrasives in a rotating wheel.

• Rough and finish flat, cylindrical, and conical surfaces.

• Read and interpret charts, drawings, and blueprints.

• Determine product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.

• Select grinding speeds, feed rates, holding fixtures, and grinding wheels.

• Mount and dress grinding wheels according to specifications.

• Position work rest to specified height.

• Confirm workpiece specifications using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

• Experience in centerless and surface grinding.

• OD or  experience.

• Proficiency in reading shop blueprints.

• Understanding of grinding principles.

• Ability to hold very tight tolerances up to .0005” of an inch.

• Ownership of a micrometer set .000” to 1.000” and 1.000” to 2.000”.

• Basic hand tool skills.

• Experience in setup and operation of Cincinnati Centerless Grinder.

• Experience in operating a CNC grinder.

• Experience in JIG grinding.

We offer a very clean and temperature-controlled work environment in a machining industry that encourages innovation and an inventive mindset. Our facility has recently expanded with significant investment in new machinery, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

The work environment is a modern and well-lit machine shop with a recent $5 million expansion, adding new machinery and expanding the facility's square footage. It is temperature-controlled, ensuring a comfortable work atmosphere. The position is for the 1st shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm, in a brand new section of the facility that has undergone a complete revamp with state-of-the-art equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.