Precision Cylindrical Grinding Specialist — OD​/CNC & Manual

Location

Nationwide, frequent travel to customer sites

40+ dollars per hour, plus 125 to 180 dollars per day tax-free per diem, and 0.76 dollars per mile mileage reimbursement

Multi-month projects of 6 months or more, with ongoing assignment pipeline

A day in the life on the road

• End-to-end setup and operation of OD, , and cylindrical CNC and manual grinding equipment
• One-off and short-run components produced to extremely tight tolerances
• On-the-fly machine adjustments and process troubleshooting
• Selection, dressing, and care of grinding wheels for peak performance
• Work with exotic alloys and hardened steels
• Blueprint and GD&T interpretation to plan each operation
• Hands-on inspections using micrometers, bore gages, height gages, optical comparators, CMMs, and other precision tools
• Maintain dimensional accuracy and exceptional surface finishes in fast-paced environments
• Partner with shop teams to solve manufacturing challenges

• 5 or more years in OD, , or cylindrical grinding across CNC and manual platforms
• Proven success holding tight tolerances and producing precision components
• Manual grinding background preferred; CNC grinding experience a plus
• Expert blueprint reading and GD&T fluency
• Advanced inspection, troubleshooting, and problem-solving strengths
• Experience machining or grinding exotic materials and hardened steels preferred
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime when needed
• Willing and able to travel nationwide for project work

• Competitive base pay starting at 40+ dollars per hour, based on experience
• Tax-free per diem: 125 to 180 dollars per day
• Mileage reimbursement: 0.76 dollars per mile
• Overtime opportunities
• Health and dental insurance
• Employee referral program
• Long-term, open-ended project opportunities

• A true precision grinder who owns setup through inspection
• Comfortable jumping into new shops and equipment
• Professional, reliable, quality-driven
• Team-minded and solutions oriented
• Proud of your craft and energized by challenging work
• Consistently meets demanding specifications

• CNC Mill 3-4 axis VMC:
  Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon
• Surface Grinder:
  Okamoto, Harig, Chevalier, Boyarschultz, Acer, Blanchard
• Manual Grinder:
  Okamoto, Cin-Milacron, Norton, Harig, Heald, Chevalier, Kent
• CNC Lathe 2-4 axis:
  Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon, Quick Tech
• CNC Grinder:
  Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Toyoda, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Tru-Tech
• Jig Grinder:
  Moore, Cleereman
• Cylindrical Grinder Machine
• Machine
• OD and  Machine

We advance manufacturing across the United States by deploying elite grinders to solve complex problems. Our values guide every project:
Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility.

Ready to go where the work is and be rewarded for your mastery