CNC Grinder Machinist – Surface & OD Grinding; Weekend Shift

At a glance

Company: MAAG Reduction, Inc.
Location: Kent, Ohio
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Job type: Full‑time
Shift: Friday–Sunday | Three 12‑hour shifts | Work 36 hours and get paid for 40
Training: Monday–Thursday on first shift
Experience: 1+ year in a professional machine shop
Machines: Surface grinders, OD grinders, General machine shop equipment

MAAG Reduction is hiring a CNC Grinder Machinist to produce high‑precision tooling used throughout the MAAG product line.

This is a strong opportunity for a machinist who enjoys detailed grinding work, tight tolerances, and taking ownership of a part throughout the machining process. You’ll work within a collaborative shop where quality, safety, and precision matter.

The weekend schedule is a major advantage: work three 12‑hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday while being paid for 40 hours. That gives you four days off each week without sacrificing full‑time pay.

MAAG is part of a global organization serving the polymer, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The company offers the stability and benefits of a global manufacturer while giving machinists the opportunity to perform specialized, hands‑on precision work at its Kent, Ohio facility.

• Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings
• Determine required dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes
• Set up and operate surface grinders, OD grinders, and other machine shop equipment
• Manufacture precision tooling for MAAG products
• Select cutting tools, grinding wheels, and materials based on part specifications and hardness
• Establish and adjust speeds, feeds, depth of cut, and other machining parameters
• Identify efficient machining methods for individual parts and machines
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections throughout the manufacturing process
• Verify completed components meet all quality and customer requirements
• Record production information and quality data in the company database
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety procedures

This position involves operating a variety of precision machine shop equipment, with a particular focus on:

• Surface grinding
• OD grinding
• Precision tooling production
• Grinding wheel and tooling selection
• Blueprint‑based machining
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Speeds, feeds, and machining parameter adjustments

You’ll use precision measuring instruments to inspect your work and ensure components meet the required dimensions, tolerances, and finish requirements.

• Work 36 hours and get paid for 40
• Three‑day weekend schedule
• Four days off each week
• Specialized surface and OD grinding work
• Precision tooling manufacturing
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Stable global organization
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities to strengthen your precision machining skills

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of hands‑on experience in a professional machine shop
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience operating machine shop equipment
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve machining problems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet the vision requirements necessary for precision machining and inspection

Preferred:

• Technical certification or vocational training in machining technology
• Surface grinding experience
• OD grinding experience
• Advanced blueprint‑reading skills
• Experience producing close‑tolerance precision components or tooling

This role gives you the opportunity to perform skilled, precision‑focused work while enjoying an uncommon three‑day schedule. You’ll be trusted to manage your responsibilities across each stage of the machining process, from blueprint review and equipment setup through grinding,…