Grinder Machinist
Aerotek, Sugarcreek, OH, United States
Surface / CNC Grinder Machinist
Set up, operate, and run manual and CNC grinding machines, including surface, OD/ID, vertical, and horizontal grinders. Perform hand grinding and precision finishing on complex, tight?tolerance components. Complete full machine setups, adjustments, changeovers, dress wheels, and tear?downs. Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T daily to meet critical engineering specifications. Grind moderate to highly complex parts in a precision job shop environment. Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools. Troubleshoot grinding processes, machine issues, and dimensional discrepancies. Perform routine preventative maintenance (coolant, oils, filters, machine cleanliness). Collaborate with engineering and machining teams to improve processes and reduce scrap.
Skills: set up, wire edm, blueprint, CNC, FANUC, set up machine, program, programming, CNC programs, CNC machining, G&M code, conversational, change over, CNC machine, tear downs
Top Skills Details: set up, wire edm, blueprint
Additional Skills & Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have experience with the following: Grinding very small and tight radius. Shape surface grinding with a fixture. Surface grinding with carbide, stainless, and/or mild steel (carbide is preferred but not required). Low volume for average lot sizes (job shop environment - ideally 1 to 10 parts per order). Honing experience would be a HUGE plus (Honing is a finishing process used to improve the geometry of a part, readjust the alignment of features such as holes or bores, and produce a finer surface finish). Desired Skills and Qualifications: 3-5 years of MANUAL surface grinding experience on tool and die components, fixtures, and/or punches. Able to perform complete machine set-ups, experience grinding various types of materials. Strong math skills and the ability to hold very tight tolerances (ideally down to +/-.0001). Proficient with reading and interpreting blueprints; Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). Capable of performing first piece and in-process inspections using: micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc. Honing experience is a plus.
Experience Level: Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sugarcreek, OH.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Sugarcreek, OH.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Set up, operate, and run manual and CNC grinding machines, including surface, OD/ID, vertical, and horizontal grinders. Perform hand grinding and precision finishing on complex, tight?tolerance components. Complete full machine setups, adjustments, changeovers, dress wheels, and tear?downs. Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T daily to meet critical engineering specifications. Grind moderate to highly complex parts in a precision job shop environment. Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools. Troubleshoot grinding processes, machine issues, and dimensional discrepancies. Perform routine preventative maintenance (coolant, oils, filters, machine cleanliness). Collaborate with engineering and machining teams to improve processes and reduce scrap.
Skills: set up, wire edm, blueprint, CNC, FANUC, set up machine, program, programming, CNC programs, CNC machining, G&M code, conversational, change over, CNC machine, tear downs
Top Skills Details: set up, wire edm, blueprint
Additional Skills & Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have experience with the following: Grinding very small and tight radius. Shape surface grinding with a fixture. Surface grinding with carbide, stainless, and/or mild steel (carbide is preferred but not required). Low volume for average lot sizes (job shop environment - ideally 1 to 10 parts per order). Honing experience would be a HUGE plus (Honing is a finishing process used to improve the geometry of a part, readjust the alignment of features such as holes or bores, and produce a finer surface finish). Desired Skills and Qualifications: 3-5 years of MANUAL surface grinding experience on tool and die components, fixtures, and/or punches. Able to perform complete machine set-ups, experience grinding various types of materials. Strong math skills and the ability to hold very tight tolerances (ideally down to +/-.0001). Proficient with reading and interpreting blueprints; Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). Capable of performing first piece and in-process inspections using: micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc. Honing experience is a plus.
Experience Level: Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sugarcreek, OH.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Sugarcreek, OH.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.