CNC Grinder Machinist – Surface & OD Grinding (Weekend Shift)

MAAG; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Health savings account

Paid vacation

Job summary

MAAG Reduction, Inc. in Kent, Ohio is hiring a CNC Grinder Machinist to produce high‑precision tooling used across MAAG’s product lines.

You’ll read blueprints, set up surface and OD grinders, and manufacture tooling to tight tolerances, while applying careful inspection throughout the process. This full‑time position offers a three‑day weekend schedule (Friday–Sunday), three 12‑hour shifts, and pay for 40 hours while you work 36, along with Monday‑Thursday training on first shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year hands‑on experience in a professional machine shop.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience operating machine shop equipment.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining problems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings.
• Determine dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Set up and operate surface grinders, OD grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
• Manufacture precision tooling for MAAG products.
• Select cutting tools, grinding wheels, and materials.
• Establish and adjust speeds, feeds, depth of cut, and other machining parameters.
• Identify efficient machining methods for individual parts and machines.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections throughout the process.
• Verify completed components meet quality and customer requirements.
• Record production information and quality data in the company database.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Precision measurement

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification (preferred)

Tools

Surface grinders

OD grinders

Measuring tools (CMM, calipers, micrometers)

Job description

At a glance

Company: MAAG Reduction, Inc.
Location: Kent, Ohio
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Job type: Full‑time
Shift: Friday–Sunday | Three 12‑hour shifts | Work 36 hours and get paid for 40
Training: Monday–Thursday on first shift
Experience: 1+ year in a professional machine shop
Machines: Surface grinders, OD grinders, General machine shop equipment

Why join MAAG Reduction?

MAAG Reduction is hiring a CNC Grinder Machinist to produce high‑precision tooling used throughout the MAAG product line.

This is a strong opportunity for a machinist who enjoys detailed grinding work, tight tolerances, and taking ownership of a part throughout the machining process. You’ll work within a collaborative shop where quality, safety, and precision matter.

The weekend schedule is a major advantage: work three 12‑hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday while being paid for 40 hours. That gives you four days off each week without sacrificing full‑time pay.

MAAG is part of a global organization serving the polymer, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The company offers the stability and benefits of a global manufacturer while giving machinists the opportunity to perform specialized, hands‑on precision work at its Kent, Ohio facility.

What you’ll be doing

• Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings
• Determine required dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes
• Set up and operate surface grinders, OD grinders, and other machine shop equipment
• Manufacture precision tooling for MAAG products
• Select cutting tools, grinding wheels, and materials based on part specifications and hardness
• Establish and adjust speeds, feeds, depth of cut, and other machining parameters
• Identify efficient machining methods for individual parts and machines
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections throughout the manufacturing process
• Verify completed components meet all quality and customer requirements
• Record production information and quality data in the company database
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety procedures

Machines, tooling & inspection

This position involves operating a variety of precision machine shop equipment, with a particular focus on:

• Surface grinding
• OD grinding
• Precision tooling production
• Grinding wheel and tooling selection
• Blueprint‑based machining
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Speeds, feeds, and machining parameter adjustments

You’ll use precision measuring instruments to inspect your work and ensure components meet the required dimensions, tolerances, and finish requirements.

Shop highlights

• Work 36 hours and get paid for 40
• Three‑day weekend schedule
• Four days off each week
• Specialized surface and OD grinding work
• Precision tooling manufacturing
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Stable global organization
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities to strengthen your precision machining skills

What we’re looking for

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of hands‑on experience in a professional machine shop
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience operating machine shop equipment
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve machining problems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet the vision requirements necessary for precision machining and inspection

Preferred:

• Technical certification or vocational training in machining technology
• Surface grinding experience
• OD grinding experience
• Advanced blueprint‑reading skills
• Experience producing close‑tolerance precision components or tooling

Why you’ll like working here

This role gives you the opportunity to perform skilled, precision‑focused work while enjoying an uncommon three‑day schedule. You’ll be trusted to manage your responsibilities across each stage of the machining process, from blueprint review and equipment setup through grinding, inspection, and final documentation.

You’ll also join an established organization that provides comprehensive benefits, invests in employee development, and serves customers across several essential global industries.

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: Competitive pay based on experience, education, training, location, responsibilities, and relevant machining skills.

Schedule:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Three 12‑hour shifts
Work 36 hours and get paid for 40

Please note that initial training will take place Monday through Thursday on first shift.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Health savings account
• Healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Wellness programs
• Paid vacation beginning at 80 hours annually
• 40 hours of paid sick leave annually
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Employee discounts
• Parental, military, jury‑duty, and bereavement leave

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies.

About MAAG Reduction

MAAG Reduction, Inc. is part of MAAG Group, a global provider of integrated systems and customizable process‑technology solutions for the polymer, chemical, and petrochemical industries.

MAAG Group brings together several established product brands specializing in gear pumps, filtration systems, pelletizing systems, pulverizers, recycling systems, and measurement and control technology. Its equipment also supports applications within the pharmaceutical and food industries.

At the Kent, Ohio facility, machinists help manufacture the precision tooling and components needed to support MAAG’s specialized equipment. Employees contribute directly to the quality and performance of products relied upon by customers around the world. Learn more about MAAG Group.

Apply today

If you have professional machine shop experience and want to build your surface and OD grinding skills while working three days per week, apply today through hireCNC.

MAAG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.