CNC Machinist / Profile Grinder Operator

SB Tools; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Jobs is seeking a machinist to set up and operate a CNC creep-feed grinding machine, grinding precision components to print while verifying dimensions throughout production.

You will adjust machine settings, measure parts, and maintain quality documents in a fast-paced shop environment. Strong teamwork and safe lifting practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining, grinding and manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to follow processes, check own work, and avoid rushing.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with profile grinding, surface grinding, creep-feed grinding, or CNC grinding.
• Experience with magnetic chucks, fixture alignment, and securing workpieces.
• Experience with precision inspection, production documentation, and machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a profile/large surface grinder according to drawings, setup instructions, and quality requirements.
• Locate and securely clamp workpieces and fixtures, including on magnetic chucks.
• Operate the CNC control panel and adjust offsets, feeds, speeds, and other settings.
• Monitor the grinding cycle, coolant, wheel condition, and machine operation. Stop the process and report abnormalities when necessary.
• Measure and inspect parts, verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Make basic adjustments and perform routine machine maintenance; report maintenance needs and mechanical issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow applicable safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Handle and move parts using appropriate equipment and safe lifting practices.

Skills

Experience in machining, grinding, and

Interpret engineering drawings

Follow processes and check own work

Independent and team work

Profile grinding / surface grinding /

Creep-feed / CNC grinding experience

Magnetic chucks, fixtures, securing

Precision inspection & production docs

Job description

About the role

We’re seeking a machinist to set up and operate a CNC creep-feed grinding machine. The applicant will grind precision components to print, verify dimensions throughout production, and make appropriate machine or process adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a profile/large surface grinder according to drawings, setup instructions, and quality requirements.
• Locate and securely clamp workpieces and fixtures, including on magnetic chucks.
• Operate the CNC control panel and adjust offsets, feeds, speeds, and other settings.
• Monitor the grinding cycle, coolant, wheel condition, and machine operation. Stop the process and report abnormalities when necessary.
• Measure and inspect parts, verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Make basic adjustments and perform routine machine maintenance; report maintenance needs and mechanical issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow applicable safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Handle and move parts using appropriate equipment and safe lifting practices.

• Experience in machining, grinding, and manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to follow processes, check own work, and avoid rushing.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with profile grinding, surface grinding, creep-feed grinding, or CNC grinding.
• Experience with magnetic chucks, fixture alignment, and securing workpieces.
• Experience with precision inspection, production documentation, and machine adjustments.

Work environment and physical requirements

• Work takes place indoors in a machine shop and production environment.
• Required PPE must be worn. Noise, coolant, and other typical machine-shop conditions will be present.
• The role may involve prolonged standing and handling or moving workpieces and other heavy objects.