Grind Machinist III - 2nd Shift

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Job Title:

Grind Machinist III - 2nd Shift Reporting To:
Performance Leader

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Ready to take your machining career to the next level? Our Industrial Group is looking for a skilled Grind Machinist to join their team. In this role, you'll work with advanced manufacturing technologies to produce complex, high-precision components while contributing to innovative solutions for aerospace and industrial customers worldwide.

If you're motivated by problem-solving, precision, and continuous learning, you'll find exciting opportunities to grow your skills and build a rewarding career with a company known for its machining excellence.

This position is eligible for a $3,500 sign-on bonus. To qualify, candidates must submit their application between July 20, 2026, and November 30, 2026, and is subject to the terms of the bonus agreement.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• At least 4 years of experience as a Grind Machinist.
• Proficiency using various measuring equipment, including but not limited to, Micrometers, Calipers, and Dial Bore Gauges.
• Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints and written work instructions.
• Ability to select grinding wheels, properly dress the wheel and run production parts according to drawing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances, down to .0001, associated with the machining of precision parts (GD&T).

• Work from blueprints, operation sheets and/or verbal instructions.
• Grind a wide variety of complex parts having either intricate recessing, interim grooving, numerous steps, tapers, unusual contours, to extremely close tolerances and/or a high degree of finish on two or more of the following type grinders: cylindrical, internal, or surface.
• Perform your own set-ups, including chucking and aligning of parts having irregular shapes, selecting proper wheels, speeds, feeds, and operating sequence.
• Dress wheels for form, taper, steps, straight and unusual forms.
• Perform inspection of all work performed using air gages, diatest, V-blocks, profilometers angle plates, and electronic gauging equipment.
• Detecting unusual conditions, defective materials, and deviate parts; and recognizing errors in operation sheets.
• Participate in the planning of work within the Cell and help solve problems occurring within the Cell.
• Demonstrates strong self-management and accountability, requiring minimal supervision to achieve objectives.
• Works independently with limited oversight while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development:
  Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership…