Linear Precision Grinder | Day Shift | Sign on Bonus!

PI (Physik Instrumente) Group; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Blue Cross medical

Dental insurance

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP in Shrewsbury, MA, is seeking a LinearPrecision Grinder for our advanced manufacturing assembly department. The role focuses on high‑precision surface grinding to support prototype and low-volume production of critical components.

You will perform precision flat grinding and in‑process inspections, reading engineering drawings to maintain strict dimensional tolerances. This full‑time position runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a $3,000 sign‑on bonus

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own precision flat grinding operations using surface grinders (Okamoto).
• Transform single piece prototypes to low volume production parts with strict tolerances.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure specifications 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 principles in ISO 9001 compliance.

Skills

Precision surface grinding

Blueprint reading

Machining concepts

Self-sufficient

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Okamoto surface grinder

Grinding fundamentals

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a LinearPrecision Grinder ($3,000 sign-on bonus!) to work in our advanced manufacturing assembly 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 Surface Grinding with very stringent dimensional and flatness 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 surface grinding components used in our air bearing product line.

• Own precision flat grinding operations using surface grinders (Okamoto)
• Transform single piece prototypes to low volume production parts with strict adherence to dimensional and flatness 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

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)
• $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.