Linear Precision Grinder | Day Shift | Sign on Bonus

Physik Instrumente GmbH; Shrewsbury (MA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus $3,000

401k match

Blue Cross medical/dental/vision

PTO and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a LinearPrecision Grinder for its advanced manufacturing assembly department. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm and focuses on high-precision surface grinding to support prototype and low-volume production of critical components.

The ideal candidate has experience in Precision Surface Grinding with stringent tolerances, reading blueprints, and applying lean manufacturing principles.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with machining and grinding concepts, techniques and strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and related work instructions.
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals gained through experience and training.

Responsabilidades

• Surface grinding components used in our air bearing product line.
• Own precision flat grinding operations using surface grinders (Okamoto).
• Transform prototypes to low-volume production parts with strict tolerances.
• Perform in-process and final inspections and ensure specifications are met.
• Interpret engineering drawings and process parts with minimal supervision.
• Maintain alignment with production schedules, cost objectives, and quality standards.
• Apply 5S and lean manufacturing principles in ISO 9001 compliance.

Conocimientos

Machining concepts

Grinding concepts

Blueprint reading

Grinding fundamentals

Self-sufficient

Physical strength

Standing for long periods

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Okamoto surface grinder

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview

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
• 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.