Precision Grinder

Precision Grinder

McElroy Manufacturing is hiring a skilled Precision Grinder to join our manufacturing team at our Fulton campus. We build high-quality, precision components that help power essential industries — and we're looking for someone who takes pride in their craft and enjoys producing parts that meet exacting standards. If you're detail-oriented, mechanically skilled, and enjoy working with precision machinery — this is the place for you!

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate precision grinding machines, including surface, OD/ID, magnetic chuck, CNC, and crush grinders.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job packets, and technical drawings to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Select and dress appropriate grinding wheels for each project.
• Inspect finished parts to confirm tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.
• Maintain and perform light repairs on grinding equipment to keep everything running smoothly.
• Collaborate with teammates and engineers to solve problems and improve processes.
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and safe.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in precision grinding or high-tolerance machining.
• Familiarity with grinding machines, tooling, and materials.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Excellent attention to detail — you take pride in producing top-quality work.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.

Safety-Sensitive Designation

Jobs which involve one or more tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others are considered safety-sensitive. This position is safety-sensitive because, in addition to the essential functions, it also involves performing one or more of the following essential tasks or duties:

• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous material
• The operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or power tools
• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution.
• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component.