CNC Cylindrical Grinder Machinist

Tolomatic, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company contribution

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Tolomatic, Inc. is seeking a CNC Cylindrical Grinder Machinist to set up and operate CNC ID and OD cylindrical grinders, ensuring parts meet customer specifications and production standards.

The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, performing measurements, and reporting progress in the scheduling system. Ideal candidates will have a two-year Machine Tool diploma or equivalent experience, with GD&T proficiency and the ability to verify work using measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up CNC ID and OD cylindrical grinders.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Ability to verify work using various measurement methods.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC ID and OD cylindrical grinders to produce components that meet documented requirements.
• Fabricate new components according to engineering drawings.
• Verify completed work using appropriate measurement methods and inspection equipment.
• Perform work in accordance with customer specifications, quality requirements, and production standards.
• Complete assigned jobs according to due dates provided through the scheduling system.
• Report job status and progress using the current scheduling system.

Skills

CNC setup

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Measurement tools

Basic computer skills

Education

Two-year Machine Tool diploma or degree, or equivalent experience

Job description

CNC Cylindrical Grinder Machinist Work Arrangement: In-Office, Hamel, MN
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:25 p.m.-1:55 a.m.
Role Overview The CNC Cylindrical Grinder Machinist sets up and operates CNC ID and OD cylindrical grinders to perform routine and repetitive machining operations. This role produces components that consistently meet customer specifications, quality requirements, and production standards. The Machinist interprets engineering drawings, verifies completed work using appropriate measurement methods, and manages assigned jobs according to established due dates. Success in this role requires technical machining knowledge, accuracy, and timely reporting through the current scheduling system.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC ID and OD cylindrical grinders to produce components that meet documented requirements.
• Fabricate new components according to engineering drawings.
• Verify completed work using appropriate measurement methods and inspection equipment.
• Perform work in accordance with customer specifications, quality requirements, and production standards.
• Complete assigned jobs according to due dates provided through the scheduling system.
• Report job status and progress using the current scheduling system.

What You Bring

• Two-year Machine Tool diploma or degree, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to set up CNC ID and OD cylindrical grinders.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Ability to verify work using various measurement methods.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits & Well-Being

Good work deserves real support. Our benefits are built to take care of you and your family, on the job and off.

Health & Wellness

• Medical & dental coverage for you and your family.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability protection.

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Profit sharing: when Tolomatic does well, you share in it.
• Tuition reimbursement toward degrees and certifications.

Work & Life

• Paid time off that grows with your tenure.
• Flexible scheduling

Beyond the Job

• We give back: paid volunteer time and company-sponsored opportunities let our team support the causes they care about, on the clock.
• We invest in the next generation: our annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Day brings employees' children on-site to see what their parents build
• We build responsibly: sustainability is part of how we operate. We plant trees for every actuator sold, and we recycle tens of thousands of pounds of aluminum, steel, and cardboard each year.
• We make room for connection: company gatherings and other activities to bring the team together beyond day-to-day work.

Why Join Tolomatic?

• Make a Real Impact: You won't be a cog in the machine here. With a small, agile team, your work will be seen, valued, and have a direct impact on the business.
• Work With Purpose: Our products help manufacturers build smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations, from EVs to medical devices to food production.
• Collaborative Culture: We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and working together across departments to get things done.
• Supportive Environment: Whether it's learning a new tool or exploring a fresh idea, we encourage curiosity and continuous growth.
• Stability and Innovation: We've been around for decades, but we're always pushing forward, with digital at the center of how we evolve.
• Grow Your Career: A smaller company does not mean a smaller career. Tolomatic has a long history of growing people from within, promoting into new roles, funding degrees and certifications, and giving curious people room to take on more.

Compensation

Compensation $25.00-$36.00/hour, plus a $1.50/hour shift premium for second shift. Signing bonus of up to $6,000 is available, depending on shift.

About Tolomatic

We're the Trusted Partner When Motion Matters. Tolomatic designs and manufactures premium electro-mechanical actuation solutions trusted in both industrial and defense applications. Our actuators are at the heart of the automation revolution, advancing electric vehicle manufacturing, optimizing food production, enhancing patient outcomes, and more. We're a tight-knit team that takes pride in building world-class automation equipment and lasting relationships with our customers. For over 70 years, Tolomatic has been a family-owned company and has become an innovative leader in pneumatic and motion control products with a global reach. Tolomatic is a leading supplier of electrical linear actuators, electric linear motion control, and pneumatic actuators and cylinders, and has earned its industry-wide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly durable and reliable products for a variety of industries including packaging, material handling, medical, food processing, automotive, semiconductor, and general automation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.