ID/OD Precision Grinder | Day Shift | Sign on Bonus

PI USA LLC; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Sign-on bonus

Blue Cross medical

PTO & holidays

Job summary

PI USA LLC in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking an ID/OD Precision Grinder for a full-time role in the grinding department. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, supporting prototype and low-volume production of high-precision components. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The candidate should have experience in precision ID/OD grinding with stringent tolerances, read blueprints, and apply lean manufacturing principles. Join a team that produces high-precision motion and automation components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with machining and grinding concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and related work instructions.
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate cylindrical grinding to produce precision components.
• Own precision ID/OD grinding using Studer grinders.
• Convert prototypes to low-volume production parts with tight tolerances.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to verify specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work with minimal supervision.
• Apply 5S and lean principles in ISO 9001 compliant environment.

Skills

Machining concepts

Grinding concepts

Blueprint reading

Self-sufficiency

5S Lean

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Studer grinders

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Job description

Role Overview

We have an immediate opening for an ID/OD Precision Grinder ($3,000 sign-on bonus!) to work in our advanced manufacturing grinding department based in our Shrewsbury, MA location. This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. This position will be responsible for high-precision surface grinding to support prototype and low-volume production of critical components. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in Precision ID/OD Grinding with very stringent dimensional and roundness tolerances.

About Us

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences.

We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently, we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time, for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace. Our culture is open, transparent, enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open, inquiring mind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems, you will be right at home.

Responsibilities

You will be primarily responsible for cylindrical grinding components used in our air bearing product line.

• Own precision ID/OD grinding operations using Studer Grinders.
• Transform single piece prototypes to low volume production parts with strict adherence to dimensional and roundness tolerances.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure all specifications and print tolerances are met.
• Interpret engineering drawings and process parts independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain alignment with production schedules, cost objectives, and quality standards.
• Apply 5S and lean manufacturing principles in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with machining and grinding concepts, techniques, and strategies
• Ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints and related work instructions
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals (gained through experience and training)
• Ability to work self-sufficiently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods of time during scheduled shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of advanced manufacturing concepts and strategies (gained through experience or training)
• Proficient numerical abilities
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and work instructions
• Ability to develop machining/grinding processes
• Experience operating surface and cylindrical grinders

What We Provide

• Low-volume, high-quality work (not high-pressure production)
• Competitive pay + 401k match
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Great benefits: Blue Cross medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, PTO, holidays, and more

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at [e-mail] for consideration.