Manual Machinist/Precision Grinder

Are you a "perfectionist by trade"? Do you thrive in an environment where 0.0001" is the difference between success and failure?

Our client doesn't just make parts; they engineer the critical components that keep things moving. We are looking for a dedicated Precision Grinder to join our client's elite machining team. If you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship, we want to talk to you. Don't let your skills go unnoticed in a high-volume "churn and burn" shop. Join a team that values the art of the finish!

salary: $62,400 - $68,640 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings to determine grinding speeds, feed rates, and tooling requirements.

• Operation: Operate manual or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) grinding machines, including surface, cylindrical, jig, or centerless grinders.

• Quality Control: Use high-precision measuring instruments—such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines)—to verify dimensions.

• Wheel Maintenance: Select, mount, and "dress" (sharpen/reshape) grinding wheels to ensure surface integrity and prevent "burns" on the workpiece.

• Troubleshooting: Monitor machine performance and adjust offsets or coolant flow to maintain the thermal stability of the part.

• Designs, builds, rebuilds and repairs the specialized tools, jigs, fixtures, dies, and molds that are essential for manufacturing parts.

• Set up and operate manual machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press, etc.)

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Blueprint Reading (5 years of experience is required)
• Mechanical Maintenance (5 years of experience is required)
• Lathes (5 years of experience is required)
• Mills (5 years of experience is required)
• Drill Press (5 years of experience is required)
• CNC (3 years of experience is required)
• Troubleshooting (5 years of experience is required)
• Micrometers (4 years of experience is required)
• Calipers (5 years of experience is required)
• Gauges (5 years of experience is required)
• Quality Inspection (5 years of experience is required)
• Grinders (5 years of experience is required)
• Welding (3 years of experience is required)
• ID/OD (3 years of experience is required)
• Fabrication (5 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.